Emergency Medical Technicians
SOC Code: 29-2042 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Emergency Medical Technicians. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $46,987 | $62,733 | $78,458 | $94,203 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $36,962 | $52,541 | $68,141 | $83,720 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $51,875 | $59,301 | $66,706 | $74,131 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $50,523 | $58,323 | $66,123 | $73,923 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38,355 | $50,086 | $61,797 | $73,528 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $50,045 | $57,408 | $64,771 | $72,134 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $38,106 | $49,338 | $60,590 | $71,822 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $50,710 | $57,658 | $64,605 | $71,552 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $50,710 | $57,658 | $64,605 | $71,552 |
| Kankakee, IL | $36,816 | $47,382 | $57,949 | $68,515 |
Technology Skills
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