Career Paths From Emergency Medical Technicians

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Surgical AssistantsLateral Move0% skill match
Emergency Medical Technicians and Surgical Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Surgical Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 50% higher.
Current median salary
$44,470
Target median salary
$66,800
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesLateral Move0% skill match
Emergency Medical Technicians and Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 45% higher.
Current median salary
$44,470
Target median salary
$64,400
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
ParamedicsLateral Move0% skill match
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Paramedics sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 36% higher.
Current median salary
$44,470
Target median salary
$60,600
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Respiratory TherapistsLateral Move0% skill match
Emergency Medical Technicians and Respiratory Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Respiratory Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 85% higher.
Current median salary
$44,470
Target median salary
$82,280
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Psychiatric TechniciansLateral Move0% skill match
Emergency Medical Technicians and Psychiatric Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Psychiatric Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.
Current median salary
$44,470
Target median salary
$45,130
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Registered NursesAdvancement0% skill match
Emergency Medical Technicians and Registered Nurses share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Registered Nurses is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 119% higher.
Current median salary
$44,470
Target median salary
$97,550
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
4
Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansLateral Move0% skill match
Emergency Medical Technicians and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 67% higher.
Current median salary
$44,470
Target median salary
$74,310
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Nursing AssistantsLateral Move0% skill match
Emergency Medical Technicians and Nursing Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Nursing Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 5% lower.
Current median salary
$44,470
Target median salary
$42,260
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical TechniciansLateral Move0% skill match
Emergency Medical Technicians and Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 20% lower.
Current median salary
$44,470
Target median salary
$35,450
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Medical AssistantsLateral Move0% skill match
Emergency Medical Technicians and Medical Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Medical Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 3% higher.
Current median salary
$44,470
Target median salary
$45,690
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Nurse PractitionersAdvancement0% skill match
Emergency Medical Technicians and Nurse Practitioners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Nurse Practitioners is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 3). Median salary is about 198% higher.
Current median salary
$44,470
Target median salary
$132,300
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
5
Physician AssistantsAdvancement0% skill match
Emergency Medical Technicians and Physician Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Physician Assistants is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 3). Median salary is about 206% higher.
Current median salary
$44,470
Target median salary
$135,880
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
5
Nurse AnesthetistsAdvancement0% skill match
Emergency Medical Technicians and Nurse Anesthetists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Nurse Anesthetists is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 3). Median salary is about 432% higher.
Current median salary
$44,470
Target median salary
$236,590
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
5
Physical Therapist AidesLateral Move0% skill match
Emergency Medical Technicians and Physical Therapist Aides share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Physical Therapist Aides sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 21% lower.
Current median salary
$44,470
Target median salary
$35,240
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
AnesthesiologistsAdvancement0% skill match
Emergency Medical Technicians and Anesthesiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Anesthesiologists is typically a step up, requiring more preparation and paying more. Job Zone is higher (5 vs 3). Median salary is about 780% higher.
Current median salary
$44,470
Target median salary
$391,490
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
5

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.