low risk

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians

SOC: 53-3011.00 · Job Zone 2 (Some preparation)

Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.

LowEst. full displacement: 2046–2076high confidence

Raw task score: 20.8Protective discount: 25.9%11 tasks scoredModel: v1.0_gemini-3-1-pro-preview_20260228

AI Impact Summary

Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians faces low AI displacement risk with a score of 15/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2046 and 2076. Of 11 analyzed tasks, 0 are highly automatable. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$34,330

per year

Mean Wage

$35,550

per year

Employment

12K

workers

Wage Range

$25,460 - $46,630

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$25,460Median: $34,330$46,630

Protective Factors

Total protective discount: 25.9%

Skill Analysis

AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)

Information Ordering5%

High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Reading Comprehension10%

High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.

Mathematics10%

Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Mathematics10%

Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Memorization5%

Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Programming15%

Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

AI-Resistant Skills (7)

Social Perceptiveness90%

Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Instructing75%

Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Manual Dexterity80%

Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Complex Problem Solving75%

Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Coordination70%

Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Persuasion80%

Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Negotiation85%

Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

AI-Augmented Skills (5)

Critical ThinkingActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingWritingSystems Analysis

Recommendations

Skills to Develop

These skills are at risk from AI automation. Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians professionals should diversify beyond them.

Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Mathematics
Mathematics is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.

Skills to Leverage

These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.

Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.

Tools to Adopt

AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.

Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.

Task Breakdown

11 tasks analyzed

Remove and replace soiled linens or equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.

Routine ManualAI: 30Risk: 45.0Time: 5%

Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.

Non-Routine ManualAI: 5Risk: 11.0Time: 35%

Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 40Risk: 31.0Time: 8%

Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.

Non-Routine ManualAI: 0Risk: 9.0Time: 15%

Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.

Non-Routine InterpersonalAI: 5Risk: 17.0Time: 10%

Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.

Routine ManualAI: 30Risk: 45.0Time: 5%

Perform minor maintenance on emergency medical services vehicles, such as ambulances.

Routine ManualAI: 30Risk: 45.0Time: 5%

Clean and wash rigs, ambulances, or equipment.

Routine ManualAI: 35Risk: 47.0Time: 5%

Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.

Routine CognitiveAI: 50Risk: 69.2Time: 2%

Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, or administering oxygen.

Non-Routine ManualAI: 0Risk: 9.0Time: 7%

Restrain or shackle violent patients.

Non-Routine ManualAI: 0Risk: 9.0Time: 3%

Task	Category	AI Capability	Risk Score	Time %
Remove and replace soiled linens or equipment to maintain sanitary conditions.	Routine Manual	30	45.0	5%
Drive ambulances or assist ambulance drivers in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons.	Non-Routine Manual	5	11.0	35%
Report facts concerning accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	40	31.0	8%
Place patients on stretchers and load stretchers into ambulances, usually with assistance from other attendants.	Non-Routine Manual	0	9.0	15%
Accompany and assist emergency medical technicians on calls.	Non-Routine Interpersonal	5	17.0	10%
Replace supplies and disposable items on ambulances.	Routine Manual	30	45.0	5%
Perform minor maintenance on emergency medical services vehicles, such as ambulances.	Routine Manual	30	45.0	5%
Clean and wash rigs, ambulances, or equipment.	Routine Manual	35	47.0	5%
Earn and maintain appropriate certifications.	Routine Cognitive	50	69.2	2%
Administer first aid, such as bandaging, splinting, or administering oxygen.	Non-Routine Manual	0	9.0	7%
Restrain or shackle violent patients.	Non-Routine Manual	0	9.0	3%