How to become Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicianseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Transportation Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay

$35,450

25th–75th pct. $30,750–$38,410

Top pay (est.)

$59,700

Top 10% $45,960

Pay in 5 years

$41,000est.

2031

Pay in 10 years

$47,400est.

$40,800–$55,000

Outlook score

41/100

★★☆☆☆ Below average

AI replacement risk

22%

Low

Job growth (10 yr)

−1.3%

1,400 openings / yr

How to become Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS

Related experience

None

On-the-job training

Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Key skills

Critical Thinking

3.4

Reading Comprehension

3.4

Speaking

3.2

Active Listening

3.2

Active Learning

3.1

Monitoring

3.1

Social Perceptiveness

3.1

Service Orientation

3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service

5.8

Psychology

4.5

English Language

4.3

Education and Training

4.2

Medicine and Dentistry

3.9

Public Safety and Security

3.6

Transportation

3.5

Therapy and Counseling

3.5

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeHandling and Moving ObjectsPerforming General Physical ActivitiesIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with People Outside the Organization

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionStatic StrengthProblem SensitivityNear VisionReaction Time

Training before entry

Up to 1 month

51%

3–6 months

32%

6–12 months

12%

1–3 months

Related work experience

None

48%

1–2 years

22%

3–6 months

18%

2–4 years

Up to 1 month

6–12 months

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

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Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data

Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.