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Pay: The median pay for an emergency medical technician in the Seattle area is $27,469 per year, with most making from about $24,756 to $29,388 per year, according to salary.com.
Demand: Many job openings will arise from growth and from the need to replace workers who leave because of the limited potential for advancement, as well as the modest pay and benefits in private-sector jobs. Job opportunities should be best in private ambulance services. Competition will be greater for jobs in local government, including fire, police and independent rescue-squad departments, which tend to have better salaries and benefits.
Need to know: Generally, a high-school diploma is required to enter a training program to become an EMT or paramedic. Workers must complete a formal training and certification process. Training is offered at progressive levels: basic, intermediate and paramedic. All 50 states require certification for each of the EMT levels. To maintain certification, EMTs and paramedics must recertify, usually every two years.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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