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How much do emergency medical services jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for emergency medical services in the United States is $76,606.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $93,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is emergency medical services?

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are a network of professionals, vehicles, and facilities that provide urgent medical care and transportation to people experiencing medical emergencies. EMS teams typically include paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and support staff who respond to 911 calls, assess patients, administer life-saving interventions, and transport patients to hospitals or trauma centers. Their primary goal is to stabilize patients and improve outcomes during emergencies such as accidents, heart attacks, or severe injuries.

What are the career paths in emergency medical services?

Career paths in emergency medical services (EMS) include roles such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced EMT, and Paramedic, with opportunities for specialization in areas like critical care or flight EMS. Advancement often requires additional certifications, experience, and education, leading to supervisory, training, or administrative positions within EMS agencies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in emergency medical services, and why are they important?

To thrive in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), you need comprehensive knowledge of emergency care, strong patient assessment abilities, and completion of EMT or paramedic certification programs. Familiarity with ambulance equipment, advanced life support technologies, and electronic patient care reporting systems is essential. Critical thinking, composure under pressure, and effective communication are vital soft skills for responding to high-stress situations. These competencies are crucial for delivering timely, lifesaving care and ensuring patient and provider safety during emergencies.

Is working in emergency medical services worth it?

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) work involves providing urgent medical care and transportation to patients, often in high-pressure situations. It can be rewarding for those interested in helping others, but it also requires physical stamina, certification such as EMT or paramedic licenses, and the ability to handle stressful environments.

What is the difference between Emergency Medical Services vs Emergency Medical Technicians?

AspectEmergency Medical ServicesEmergency Medical Technicians
CertificationsVaries; includes EMT, paramedic, or advanced certificationsBasic EMT certification
Work EnvironmentAmbulances, emergency scenes, hospitalsAmbulances, emergency scenes
Roles & ResponsibilitiesOversees emergency response, advanced proceduresProvides basic life support, patient transport
Industry UsageEmergency medical services systemFrontline emergency responders within EMS

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a broad system that includes various roles such as EMTs and paramedics. EMTs are a key component of EMS, providing basic emergency care and transport. EMS encompasses the entire emergency response network, including coordination, advanced care, and specialized personnel.

What are some common challenges emergency medical services professionals face during a typical shift?

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals frequently encounter unpredictable and high-pressure situations, ranging from critical medical emergencies to complex accident scenes. They must quickly assess patients, make rapid decisions, and adapt to changing circumstances, often while working in physically demanding environments. Additionally, EMS professionals regularly coordinate with law enforcement, firefighters, and hospital staff, requiring strong communication and teamwork skills to ensure optimal patient care. Managing emotional stress and maintaining resilience is also crucial, given the intense and sometimes traumatic nature of the incidents they respond to.
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Infographic showing various Emergency Medical Services job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $76,606 per year, or $36.8 per hour.

Supervising Emergency Medical Services Specialist

County of San Bernardino, CA

San Bernardino, CA • On-site

$88K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago


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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

Salary : $88,836.80 - $125,465.60 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-05144-01
Department: County Administrative Office
Opening Date: 08/08/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
The Job
The Inland Counties Emergency Medical Agency (ICEMA) is recruiting for a Supervising Emergency Medical Services Specialist (Supervising EMSS) to perform full-scope supervisory duties responsible for County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff (Senior EMSS, EMSS, and other staff of the ICEMA) engaged in the planning, coordination, and implementation of emergency plans/disaster program activities and the training, certification, and/or quality assurance of the County EMS System, including pre-hospital care and emergency medical care/transportation of patients. This position reports to the ICEMA EMS Administrator.
The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the County as they occur.
For more detailed information, refer to the (ICEMA) job description.
The Inland Counties Emergency Medical Services Agency
ICEMA is a three-county Joint Powers Agency (JPA) serving as the Local EMS Agency for San Bernardino County, Inyo, and Mono Counties. The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors serves as the Governing Board for the JPA. ICEMA functions under Division 2.5 of the Health and Safety Code.
For additional information regarding the Inland Counties Emergency Medical Services Agency, visit our website at:
EXCELLENT BENEFITS
To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits and the Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background Investigation: Applicants selected for this position must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, and verification of employment history and education prior to start/hire date.
Travel: Travel throughout the three-county (Inyo-Mono-San Bernardino) region served by ICEMA is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation and use personal vehicles (mileage reimbursement is available). At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Shift Availability: Incumbents may be required to work occasional evenings and/or weekends depending on assignment.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following certification/licensure and experience requirements:
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE*: Possess and maintain a valid California state issued Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certificate issued by a certifying entity or Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA); CA state issued Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) licensed issued by a certifying entity or LEMSA; -or- CA state issued Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN).
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EXPERIENCE: Possess two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in emergency medical services/emergency administration with primary responsibility for an administrative function such as: analyzing, interpreting, and applying regulations; writing plans, policies and protocols; quality assurance/quality improvement; education, training, or accreditation of emergency medical services field personnel; or other closely related duties. -AND- six (6) months full-scope supervisory experience.
*NOTE: Must provide certificate/license number on the application as all certification/licensure will be verified with the California Emergency Medical Services Personnel Registry to verify Active status. Out-of-State (OOS) certification/licensure holders (certified EMT, licensed Paramedic, and licensed RN) may also apply, but incumbents must submit proof of obtaining valid California state issued certification/licensures prior to employment start date, or conditional employment offer will be rescinded.
Desired Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess:
  1. A bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited college or university in Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services, Allied/Public Health, Nursing, Health Administration, or Public Safety.
  2. Excellent written and oral communication and public relations skills.
  3. Experience using artificial intelligence (AI) tools and emerging technologies to improve productivity, analyze data, automate routine tasks, or enhance business processes.

Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5 PM, Friday, August 21, 2026. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
If you require technical assistance, please to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process
Supervisory Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a determination of minimum qualifications and a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
Each response must include the name of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the duty, and the title of your position(s). Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.
  • I understand.

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Qualifying Certification/Licensure: Do you possess valid California state issued certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P), -OR- licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)?
NOTE: Must provide certificate/license number on the application as all certification/licensure will be verified with the California Emergency Medical Services Personnel Registry to verify Active status. Out-of-State (OOS) certification/licensure holders (certified EMT, licensed Paramedic, and licensed RN) may also apply, but incumbents must submit proof of obtaining valid California state issued certification/licensures prior to employment start date, or conditional employment offer will be rescinded.
  • EMT: YES, I possess valid EMT certification issued by a certifying entity or Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA)
  • EMT-P: YES, I possess valid EMT-P licensure issued by a certifying entity or Local Emergency Medical Services Agency (LEMSA)
  • RN: YES, I possess a valid RN license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (CA BRN).
  • NO, I do not possess a a valid license as described above.

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Certificate/License Information: If you answered YES to the question above (SQ #2), indicate your certificate/license number, date of expiration, and the name of the issuing agency below.
Indicate N/A, if you do not possess a valid certificate/license as described above.
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Qualifying Experience: Indicate the amount of experience that you possess performing duties in emergency medical services/emergency administration with primary responsibility for an administrative function such as: analyzing, interpreting, and applying regulations; writing plans, policies and protocols; quality assurance/quality improvement; audits/investigations; education, training, or accreditation of emergency medical services field personnel; or other closely related duties.
  • 5 or more years
  • 4 years - less than 5 years
  • 3 years - less than 4 years
  • 2 years - less than 3 years
  • 1 year - less than 2 years
  • Less than 1 year
  • N/A; I do not possess any experience as described above.

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ANALYZING, INTERPRETING, AND APPLYING REGULATIONS: Describe your experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying State and Federal Regulations. Be sure to specify experience within emergency medical services/emergency administration.
Indicate N/A, if you do not possess experience as described above.
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DEVELOPMENT OF WRITTEN PLANS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES: Describe your experience in the development of written plans, policies, protocols, or procedures. Be sure to specify experience within emergency medical services/emergency administration.
Indicate N/A, if you do not possess experience as described above.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY IMPROVEMENT: Describe your experience performing quality assurance/quality improvement functions such as ensuring compliance, conducting related audits/investigations, and performing related research/data analysis. Be sure to specify experience within emergency medical services/emergency administration.
Indicate N/A, if you do not possess experience as described above.
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EDUCATION/TRAINING: Describe your experience in development and implementation of education/training for emergency field personnel, emergency medical services, or emergency administration.
Indicate N/A, if you do not possess experience as described above.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).
  • I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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**ATTENTION GMAIL USERS**
We have become aware of an increase in Gmail's spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.
For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.
Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please n

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