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Paramedics

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.

What a paramedic does

Become a paramedic

If you enjoy doing these activities, you might make a good paramedic

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Discover what you could earn in Washington

  • Average hourly rate is $44 per hour with an average salary of $91,000 per year.
  • Half of workers earn between $34 and $54 per hour.
  • Half of workers earn an annual salary between $71,300 and $112,300 per year.

Paramedic job outlook

  • There are 2,034 workers in this occupation in Washington.

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Where this information came from

  • Annual labor market information provided by Washington's Employment Security Department
  • Career information and video provided by U.S. Department of Labor