Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
SOC: 53-3011 O*NET: 53-3011.00
Median Salary
$34,330
per year
Job Growth
📉 -1.3%
Slower (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
1.4
projected jobs/year
Education Level
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Zone 2
Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.
Overview
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Distribution by Percentile
Understanding where you might fall in the salary range based on experience and location.
10th
$20,598
25th
$27,464
50th (Median)
$34,330
75th
$41,196
90th
$51,495
Percentile Explained: If you're in the 75th percentile, you earn more than 75% of workers in this occupation. Entry-level positions typically fall in the 10th-25th percentile range, while experienced professionals often reach the 75th-90th percentile.
Typical Benefits Package
Health & Wellness
- ✓Health Insurance
- ✓Dental Insurance
- ✓Vision Insurance
- ✓Mental Health Support
- ✓Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits
- ✓401(k) Retirement Plan
- ✓Employer Match (typically 3-6%)
- ✓Profit Sharing
- ✓Stock Options
- ✓Performance Bonuses
Work-Life Balance
- ✓Paid Time Off (15-25 days)
- ✓Paid Sick Leave
- ✓Flexible Work Arrangements
- ✓Remote Work Options
- ✓Parental Leave
Professional Development
- ✓Tuition Reimbursement
- ✓Professional Certifications
- ✓Conference Attendance
- ✓Training Programs
- ✓Mentorship Opportunities
Note: Benefits vary widely by employer, company size, and location. Large corporations and tech companies often offer more comprehensive packages, while small businesses may offer fewer benefits but more flexibility. Always review the complete compensation package, not just base salary.
Job Market Intelligence
Job Market Intelligence
Low Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:12,300
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:-1.3%
Annual Openings:1,400
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)12,300
Current
2034 (Projected)12,100
-1.3%
-200
Employment Change
-1.3%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: More slowly than average
Key Growth Factors
- •Employment decline projected
Top Skills
✓
Service Orientation
Service Orientation
✓
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
✓
Active Listening
Active Listening
✓
Reading Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
✓
Active Learning
Active Learning
✓
Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness
✓
Speaking
Speaking
✓
Operation and Control
Operation and Control
✓
Instructing
Instructing
✓
Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making
Key Knowledge Areas
✓
Customer and Personal Service
✓
English Language
✓
Public Safety and Security
✓
Administration and Management
✓
Law and Government
✓
Transportation
✓
Education and Training
✓
Medicine and Dentistry
Education & Training
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience Required
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful
Job Training
Training of a few months to a year