Career Outlook for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
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The overall job outlook for Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 18.02 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 3.00 percent per year. Demand for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics is expected to go up, with an expected 7,940 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 0.45 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics in the following states
| California | 15,220 |
| Texas | 15,010 |
| New York | 13,370 |
| Pennsylvania | 12,760 |
| Illinois | 10,450 |
| North Carolina | 8,940 |
| Florida | 8,910 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
| Nebraska | 420 |
| Alaska | 450 |
| Hawaii | 500 |
| Wyoming | 580 |
| Vermont | 610 |
| North Dakota | 620 |
| South Dakota | 770 |