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Will AI replace paramedics?AI replacement risk 13% and how the work is changing

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$60,600
25th–75th pct. $49,660–$73,470
Top pay (est.)
$110,300
Top 10% $84,850
Pay in 5 years
$71,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$84,400est.
$72,500–$97,900
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
13%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.7%
4,300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Paramedics? AI replacement risk

13%
Very low
Ranked #58 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Paramedics

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.9
Service Orientation
3.8
Reading Comprehension
3.6
Social Perceptiveness
3.6
Active Learning
3.6
Active Listening
3.5
Speaking
3.5
Monitoring
3.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.1
Medicine and Dentistry
4.8
Psychology
4.8
Public Safety and Security
4.3
Education and Training
4.2
English Language
4.1
Biology
4.0
Therapy and Counseling
3.7

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersHandling and Moving ObjectsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgePerforming General Physical ActivitiesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsDocumenting/Recording Information

Important abilities

Inductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningNear VisionOral Expression

Training before entry

1–3 months
39%
6–12 months
16%
Up to 1 month
16%
2–4 years
10%
3–6 months
10%
1–2 years
6%
None / short demo
3%

Related work experience

None
45%
1–2 years
16%
6–12 months
13%
2–4 years
10%
4–6 years
6%
1–3 months
6%
3–6 months
3%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

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.