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
$35,450
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.
What does a Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$27,350
10th percentile
Early Career
$30,750
25th percentile
Median
$35,450
50th percentile
Experienced
$38,410
75th percentile
Top Earners
$45,960
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$27,350
25th
$30,750
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$35,450
Mean: $36,210
75th
$38,410
90th
$45,960
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $18,610 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $30,750 and $38,410
- •Salary spread is 21.6% around the median, showing low variation
- •Total national employment: 12,630 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Low Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:12,300
Top Industries
Ambulatory Health Care Services72.7%
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services71.5%
Ambulance Services69.4%
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
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 41 locations
California
1,420 jobs$36,1500.96x
Pennsylvania
1,400 jobs$32,7302.84x
South Carolina
620 jobs$29,3003.30x
New York
610 jobs$37,2300.78x
Illinois
610 jobs$36,7301.22x
Texas
550 jobs$31,0100.48x
Tennessee
460 jobs$35,7401.71x
Ohio
410 jobs$35,5600.91x
Georgia
390 jobs$35,9500.98x
Virginia
370 jobs$36,9801.11x
Iowa
370 jobs$36,0902.88x
Maryland
300 jobs$38,4101.33x
Mississippi
300 jobs$25,1703.16x
Connecticut
280 jobs$73,7302.02x
Nebraska
280 jobs$35,0203.40x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025
Key Growth Factors
- •Employment decline projected
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Service Orientation
100%
#2
Customer and Personal Service
100%
#3
Oral Comprehension
100%
#4
Critical Thinking
94%
#5
English Language
92%
#6
Problem Sensitivity
92%
#7
Active Listening
86%
#8
Public Safety and Security
82%
#9
Oral Expression
82%
#10
Reading Comprehension
80%
Skills Overview
Service Orientation
advanced5.0
100%
Customer and Personal Service
advanced5.0
100%
Oral Comprehension
advanced5.0
100%
Critical Thinking
advanced4.7
94%
English Language
advanced4.6
92%
Problem Sensitivity
advanced4.6
92%
Active Listening
intermediate4.3
86%
Public Safety and Security
intermediate4.1
82%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Service Orientation
advancedImportance100%
skills
5.0/5.0
Customer and Personal Service
advancedImportance100%
knowledge
5.0/5.0
Oral Comprehension
advancedImportance100%
abilities
5.0/5.0
Critical Thinking
advancedImportance94%
abilities
4.7/5.0
English Language
advancedImportance92%
knowledge
4.6/5.0
Problem Sensitivity
advancedImportance92%
abilities
4.6/5.0
Active Listening
intermediateImportance86%
skills
4.3/5.0
Public Safety and Security
intermediateImportance82%
knowledge
4.1/5.0
Oral Expression
intermediateImportance82%
abilities
4.1/5.0
Reading Comprehension
basicImportance80%
abilities
4.0/5.0
Administration and Management
intermediateImportance74%
knowledge
3.7/5.0
Active Learning
intermediateImportance74%
abilities
3.7/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Athletic Trainers82%
5 shared skills
Acupuncturists67%
5 shared skills
Animal Trainers67%
5 shared skills
Bartenders67%
5 shared skills
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers67%
5 shared skills
Dental Assistants67%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Service Orientation
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Customer and Personal Service
- ✓English Language
- ✓Public Safety and Security
Learn on the Job:
- →Social Perceptiveness
- →Speaking
- →Law and Government
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Service Orientation
- ✓Active Listening
- ✓Customer and Personal Service
- ✓English Language
- ✓Public Safety and Security
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Service Orientation
- ★Active Listening
- ★Customer and Personal Service
- ★English Language
- ★Public Safety and Security
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Technology Intensity
Medium
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires intermediate digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Office productivity softwareIndustry-specific applicationsBasic data entry and managementDigital communication tools
🔥
Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
Microsoft Outlook
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Office software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Excel
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Word
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🌤️
Location
MOSTLY OUTDOOR
💪
Physical Demand
MODERATE
👥
Team Orientation
MOSTLY TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
FREQUENT
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mostly outdoor environments?
- •Can you meet moderate physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy mostly team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
11
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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General Responsibilities (7)Documentation & Record-Keeping (2)Training & Development (1)Operations & Execution (1)
1
Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities100% perform100%
2
Remove and replace soiled linens or equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping97% perform98%
3
Place patients on stretchers, and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities94% perform96%
4
Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities91% perform94%
5
Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping88% perform92%
6
Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities85% perform90%
7
Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities82% perform88%
8
Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, or administering oxygen.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities79% perform86%
9
Restrain or shackle violent patients.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Training & Development76% perform84%
10
Perform minor maintenance on emergency medical services vehicles, such as ambulances.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Operations & Execution73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on general responsibilities activities
- •64% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians professionals typically have a RSC Holland code and highly value relationships
RRealistic
SSocial
CConventional
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Dependability
Very ImportantDependability
Importance Level4.43
Concern for Others
Very ImportantConcern for Others
Importance Level4.41
Self-Control
Very ImportantSelf-Control
Importance Level4.34
Attention to Detail
Very ImportantAttention to Detail
Importance Level4.33
Integrity
Very ImportantIntegrity
Importance Level4.16
Cooperation
Very ImportantCooperation
Importance Level4.10
Complete Work Styles Profile
Dependability
4.4
Concern for Others
4.4
Self-Control
4.3
Attention to Detail
4.3
Integrity
4.2
Cooperation
4.1
Stress Tolerance
4.1
Independence
3.9
Adaptability/Flexibility
3.9
Initiative
3.8
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical duration: High school diploma or GED
Preparation Level
Job Zone 2
Some Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:High school diploma or equivalent
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work.
Training:
Training of a few months to a year
💼 Experience Requirement
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience
- • Vocational school programs (6 months to 2 years)
- • Industry certifications helpful
2
Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work.
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experienceVocational school programs (6 months to 2 years)Industry certifications helpful
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Explore educational programs that can help you become a Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians.
Browse Training Programs →The Apprenticeship Route: Earn While You Learn
You don't necessarily need to pay for school to enter this field. There are 34 registered apprenticeship sponsors for this occupation in the U.S. DOL system — including 3 union/joint labor-management programs. Apprentices earn a wage from day one, typically starting at 40–50% of the journeyman rate, and finish with no tuition debt.
Most sponsors: SC (22) , TX (3) , WV (3) , VA (2) , CA (1)
How apprenticeships work →Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov)
Trade Colleges That Train for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Top trade colleges by completions in fields that prepare students for this career.
Advanced Career Institute
Visalia, CA
952 program completions/year
U.S. Truck Driver Training School
Sterling Heights, MI
790 program completions/year
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Pawtucket, RI
626 program completions/year
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of CT-Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
483 program completions/year
Delta Technical College-Mississippi
Horn Lake, MS
475 program completions/year
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Connecticut
Somers, CT
430 program completions/year
New England Tractor Trailer Training School of Massachusetts
Haverhill, MA
396 program completions/year
M T Training Center
Desoto, TX
343 program completions/year
HDS Truck Driving Institute
Tucson, AZ
324 program completions/year
Diesel Driving Academy-Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
313 program completions/year
All-State Career School
Essington, PA
306 program completions/year
City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College
Chicago, IL
303 program completions/year
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