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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

General Information

Description

Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit84.01%
  2. State and local government10.28%
  3. Private, not for profit3.39%
  4. Self-employed1.35%
  5. Federal government0.97%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Transportation, Distribution & Logistics

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$29,120

State-by-state Salary

Gray states indicate no data available

$46,600
$18,450
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • High school 56%
  • Some college 23%
  • Post-secondary certificate 19%
  • Less than high school 1%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Related College Majors

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Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Psychology
  • Education and Training
  • English Language
  • Administration and Management

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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* Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

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