SOC 29-2043
Paramedics
Risk Score
⚠️37/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥99,530
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$58K
$40K – $82K
Projected Growth
📈+5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖53/100
Moderate exposure
💡 Paramedics face a risk score of 37/100 — 7 points below the national average of 44. With 53/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $58K ($12K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 37/100, Paramedics faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like administrative automation of medical billing and coding are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 99,530 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in hands-on physical examination and procedures and complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Paramedics?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
Telehealth platforms automating triage and intake
Automated patient monitoring and alert systems
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 78% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 71% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 78% |