Career Profile
Ambulance Drivers & Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Ambulance Drivers & Attendants drive the ambulance or assist the ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
General Information
Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.
Important Work Activities
- Assisting and Caring for Others
- Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
- Getting Information
- Documenting/Recording Information
- Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
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Ambulance Drivers & Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 4 openings per year are projected for Ambulance Drivers & Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians.
Employment Change
Employment for Ambulance Drivers & Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 14.1% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $15.34/hour. Entry level workers are paid $11.23, while experienced workers are paid $17.30. The median wage is below average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 19 Ambulance Drivers & Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 22.
Top Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Ambulance Drivers & Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians are Other Ambulatory Health Care Services, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, and Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Ambulance Drivers & Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians include Customer and Personal Service, English Language, and Public Safety and Security.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Ambulance Drivers & Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians is HS diploma or less. 0% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.