29-2043.00

Paramedics

Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.

5.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 56% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role
paper →
56%
of jobs safer
445
jobs riskier than this
+5.0%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

Paramedics operate in high-stakes, rapidly evolving prehospital environments where AI tools can assist with ECG interpretation (AliveCor AI, ZOLL's AI analysis) and dispatch routing optimization. Physical patient care, scene management, and real-time clinical decision-making under austere conditions are irreducibly human. The 2025-2027 outlook is positive; EMS demand grows with aging populations and AI tools make paramedics more effective rather than threatening the role.

Augmented byAI augmentation tools

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$58,410
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+5.0%
Faster than average
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

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55% automation risk

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →