Ambulance driver-paramedic demographics and statistics in the US
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Ambulance driver-paramedic demographics by:
Ambulance driver-paramedic gender statistics
22.6% of ambulance driver-paramedics are women and 77.4% of ambulance driver-paramedics are men.
- Male, 77.4%
- Female, 22.6%
Ambulance driver-paramedic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.4% |
| Female | 22.6% |
Ambulance driver-paramedic gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,211
Female income
$50,217
Ambulance driver-paramedic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in ambulance driver-paramedic positions over time. Currently, 22.6% of ambulance driver-paramedics are female.
Ambulance driver-paramedic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.82% | 19.18% |
| 2011 | 81.03% | 18.97% |
| 2012 | 80.46% | 19.54% |
| 2013 | 79.53% | 20.47% |
| 2014 | 81.43% | 18.57% |
| 2015 | 81.27% | 18.73% |
| 2016 | 79.35% | 20.65% |
| 2017 | 78.63% | 21.37% |
| 2018 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2019 | 77.53% | 22.47% |
| 2020 | 76.74% | 23.26% |
| 2021 | 77.40% | 22.60% |
Ambulance driver-paramedic related jobs gender ratio
We compared ambulance driver-paramedics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Ambulance Driver-Paramedic | 77% | 23% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Ambulance driver-paramedic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among ambulance driver-paramedics is White, which makes up 67.8% of all ambulance driver-paramedics. Comparatively, 15.2% of ambulance driver-paramedics are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of ambulance driver-paramedics are Black or African American.
- White, 67.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.2%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 5.3%
- Asian, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Ambulance driver-paramedic race
| Ambulance driver-paramedic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 5.3% |
| Asian | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Ambulance driver-paramedic race and ethnicity over time
See how ambulance driver-paramedic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Ambulance driver-paramedic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.77% | 6.41% | 1.99% | 13.11% |
| 2011 | 75.32% | 6.84% | 1.54% | 13.34% |
| 2012 | 76.42% | 6.36% | 1.47% | 12.71% |
| 2013 | 75.43% | 6.29% | 2.59% | 12.78% |
| 2014 | 76.01% | 7.01% | 2.46% | 11.44% |
| 2015 | 73.71% | 7.41% | 3.08% | 13.25% |
| 2016 | 72.93% | 7.64% | 2.65% | 13.56% |
| 2017 | 72.82% | 7.01% | 2.62% | 14.40% |
| 2018 | 71.92% | 6.36% | 3.14% | 14.65% |
| 2019 | 72.28% | 6.86% | 3.46% | 14.30% |
| 2020 | 69.83% | 6.18% | 3.64% | 14.43% |
| 2021 | 67.78% | 6.48% | 4.50% | 15.23% |
Ambulance driver-paramedic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian ambulance driver-paramedics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown ambulance driver-paramedics have the lowest average salary at $50,740.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,740 |
| White | $51,226 |
| Black or African American | $50,939 |
| Asian | $51,713 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,442 |
Average ambulance driver-paramedic age
See how the average age of ambulance driver-paramedics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Ambulance driver-paramedic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 30 | 35.5 |
| White | 36 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 33 | 31 |
| Asian | 31.5 | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 29 |
Ambulance driver-paramedic age breakdown
The average age of ambulance driver-paramedics is 40+ years years old, representing 35% of the ambulance driver-paramedic population.
Ambulance driver-paramedic age breakdown
| Ambulance Driver-Paramedic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 35% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Ambulance driver-paramedic educational attainment
The most common degree for ambulance driver-paramedics is associate degree, with 30% of ambulance driver-paramedics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- Associate, 30%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 19%
Ambulance driver-paramedics by degree level
| Ambulance driver-paramedic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 30% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 19% |
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Ambulance driver-paramedic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, ambulance driver-paramedics with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,548 annually. With a Associate degree, ambulance driver-paramedics earn a median annual income of $49,965 compared to $48,060 for ambulance driver-paramedics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,060 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,548 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,965 |
Ambulance driver-paramedic employment statistics
Company size where ambulance driver-paramedics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where ambulance driver-paramedics work.
Ambulance driver-paramedic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Ambulance driver-paramedic jobs by industry
The most common industries for ambulance driver-paramedics are health care, government and transportation.
Ambulance driver-paramedic industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 44% |
| Government | 24% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Internet | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Ambulance driver-paramedic turnover and employment statistics
Ambulance driver-paramedic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for ambulance driver-paramedics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Ambulance driver-paramedic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Ambulance driver-paramedic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.80% |
| 2011 | 3.17% |
| 2012 | 4.06% |
| 2013 | 3.41% |
| 2014 | 3.55% |
| 2015 | 1.97% |
| 2016 | 1.64% |
| 2017 | 2.14% |
| 2018 | 1.91% |
| 2019 | 1.87% |
| 2020 | 2.45% |
| 2021 | 1.95% |
Average ambulance driver-paramedic tenure
The average ambulance driver-paramedic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 238 ambulance driver-paramedics resumes in Zippia's database.
Ambulance driver-paramedic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Ambulance driver-paramedic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of ambulance driver-paramedics that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Compounding Technician | 5.02% | 59,500 |
| Specimen Technician | 8.24% | 79,207 |
| Ambulance Driver-Paramedic | 8.30% | - |
| Medical Records Receptionist | 9.29% | 91,445 |
| Optician | 12.53% | 4,717 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Similar ambulance driver-paramedic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Compounding Technician | 5.02% | 59,500 |
| Specimen Technician | 8.24% | 79,207 |
| Medical Records Receptionist | 9.29% | 91,445 |
| Optician | 12.53% | 4,717 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Foreign languages spoken by ambulance driver-paramedics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Ambulance driver-paramedic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
