Is Paramedic a good career in 2026?

D
44/100 · Below Average

Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.

$48K
Median pay
-22%
vs US average
5%/yr
Demand growth
92/100
Future-proof

Reasons it's worth it

  • ✓Relatively automation-resilient (92/100 future-proof).
  • ✓In-demand skills: Advanced Life Support, IV Therapy, Intubation, Trauma Care.

Things to weigh

  • !Pays 22% below the US average wage.
  • !Modest demand growth (~5%/yr).

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Common questions

Is Paramedic a good career in 2026?

On our data, Paramedic scores 44/100 (Below Average). Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power. Median pay is $48K (22% below the US average), demand is ~5%/yr, and automation risk is 8/100.

Does Paramedic pay well?

The median Paramedic earns about $48K, which is 22% below the US average wage of $62K.

Will Paramedic be automated by AI?

Automation risk is 8/100 (92/100 future-proof). Most of the role is hard to fully automate near-term.

Career score blends demand growth and automation risk; pay from BLS-anchored medians. A guide, not a guarantee.