53-3011.00

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.

3.6OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is relatively safe from AI

Safer than 32% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 25% probability of automation for this role
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32%
of jobs safer
699
jobs riskier than this
-1.3%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Physical Robots

Physical robotics, autonomous machines, and automated equipment are the main threat to the physical tasks in this occupation.

Ambulance drivers and attendants (non-EMT) handle vehicle operation and patient transport support where AI-optimized dispatch routing tools like ZOLL's dispatch systems improve response efficiency. Safe driving in emergency conditions, patient handling, and on-scene support are human physical functions. The 2025-2027 outlook is stable; EMS demand grows with aging populations, and self-driving ambulances remain a distant prospect for the complex urban environments where this role operates.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$34,330
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
-1.3%
Little or no change
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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4.8
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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 (1)
Mixed
Active Listening65%
Speaking60%
Coordination62%
Monitoring58%
Time Management55%

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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 →