Now we all know who Paramedics or EMTs are. They’re the people in the ambulances. In other words they are certified individuals that typically arrive first at the scene of an accident, they are the ones that transport a patient and make sure that they are in stable conditions while they are transported to the hospital, once said patient is dropped off at the hospital, the job starts once again. Now the current salary of a paramedic in the U.S is dependent on where the individual is working, which is also typically based on the population. Currently New York is the top paying state at an average annual salary of $46,494, and North Carolina is the lowest paying state at an average annual salary of $32,839 based on a survey conducted by ZipRecruiter. In 2018 the national annual average salary for EMTs and Paramedics was $34,320 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The need for EMTs and Paramedics continues to increase, especially due to our ever growing population. The more people there are the more EMTs we need for emergencies such as car accidents, natural disasters, work related injuries, the list goes on. Now if we are so dependent on these individuals to help us, why do we still refuse to raise their salaries? Yes, according to BLS the average annual wage increased 18% from 2018 to 2019 alone, but that can’t simply be enough. These individuals, many of whom we consider heroes, spend their time getting certified, deal with the gruesome hours of training, and have seen things that many of us will never be willing to experience voluntarily. You wouldn’t pay superman minimum wage now would you?
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