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EMS Salary Survey
Are you currently employed in a full-time or part-time position as a paid EMS provider?
Yes, full-time
Yes, part-time
Yes, per diem
No, I am not currently a paid EMS provider
What is your current level of EMS certification?
EMT
Advanced EMT
AEMT-CC (Critical Care Technician)
Paramedic
What is your position in the EMS agency where you currently work? (Select all that apply)
Administrative/Management
Field Operations (e.g., Paramedic, EMT, etc.)
Dispatch/Communication Center
Education/Training
Other…
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On average, how many hours do you work per week (total for all of your EMS jobs)?
Less than 20 hours
20-30 hours
30-40 hours
40-50 hours
50-60 hours
61 or more hours
What is your approximate annual income from EMS (all of your EMS jobs)?
Less than $29,999
$30,000-$39,000
$40,000-$49,000
$50,000-$59,000
$60,000-$69,999
$70,000-$79,999
$80,000 or more
What type of agency is your PRIMARY EMS employment?
Municipal (City, County, Town or Village)
Private (Non-Governmental) (For-Profit)
Hospital-Based
Collegiate
Volunteer/Not-For-Profit (Paid)
Other…
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How many EMS agencies are you PAID to work for?
1
2
3
4+
How many years of experience do you have as an EMS provider?
Less than 1 year
1-3 years
4-6 years
7-10 years
11-19 years
20 or more years
How satisfied are you with your current wage as an EMS provider?
Very Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neither satisfied or dissatisified
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
How satisfied are you with your current job as an EMS provider?
Very Satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neither satisfied or dissatisified
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Does your employer offer any benefits? (Select all that apply)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Retirement Plan (e.g. 401k)
Defined Pension
Paid Time Off (e.g. Vacation, Sick Leave)
Continuing education opportunities
Other…
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How much of a factor does having a defined pension play in you staying in EMS long term?
Having a defined pension plays a strong role in remainig in EMS long term
Having a defined pension does NOT play a strong role in remainig in EMS long term
How much longer do you plan to remain in the EMS field?
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-15 years
16-20 years
More than 20 years
I am not sure
What would be your reasons for your departure, if you plan to leave the EMS field? (Select all that apply)
I do not plan to leave EMS
Better job opportunites outside of EMS
Insufficient pay/benefits
Lack of opportunities for advancement
Physical/mental health reasons
Work schedule conflicts with personal/family responsibilites
EMS is my stepping-stone to a different healthcare career
EMS is my stepping-stone to another Public Safety Career
Retirement
Other…
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Have you ever considered leaving the EMS profession for a different healthcare profession?
Yes, I have considered leaving for a different profession
Yes, I am currently considering leaving for a different profession.
No, I have not considered and am not currently considering leaving for a different profession
If yes, which careers?
Would you be more willing to remain in EMS as a full time profession if you were afforded more opportunities for advancement with recognized credentials and career opportunities?
Yes
No
Which specialized credentials would you want to see as a former designation by the state EMS system?
Field Training Officer
Quality Assurance Officer
Supervising EMS Officer
Managing EMS Officer
Executive EMS Officer
EMS Agency Training Officer
Community Outreach Coordinator
Other…
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Do you believe you can have a long term career in EMS?
Yes
No
Unsure
What factors, if any, contribute to you staying in your career in EMS? (Select all that apply)
Competitive salary and benefits
Job security
Opportunities for advancement
Meaningful work
Personal satisfaction
Supportive work environment
Schedule flexibility
Professional development opportunities
Positive relationships with coworkers
Opportunities for community involvement
Other…
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Have you ever experienced burnout or compassion fatigue in your role as an EMS provider?
Yes
No
Unsure
Have you ever experienced a traumatic event or incident while working as an EMS provider?
Yes, I have experienced a traumatic event or incident
No, I have not experienced a traumatic event or incident
Prefer not to answer
If you have experienced a traumatic event or incident, did you receive any formal or informal support from your employer or colleagues?
Yes, I received support
No, I did not receive support
Prefer not to answer
In which county(ies) do you currently work as an EMS provider? (select all that apply)
Albany
Allegany
Bronx
Broome
Cattaraugus
Cayuga
Chautauqua
Chemung
Chenango
Clinton
Columbia
Cortland
Delaware
Dutchess
Erie
Essex
Franklin
Fulton
Genesee
Greene
Hamilton
Herkimer
Jefferson
Kings (Brooklyn)
Lewis
Livingston
Madison
Monroe
Montgomery
Nassau
New York (Manhattan)
Niagara
Oneida
Onondaga
Ontario
Orange
Orleans
Oswego
Otsego
Putnam
Queens
Rennsselaer
Richmond (Staten Island)
Rockland
Saint Lawrence
Saratoga
Schenectady
Schoharie
Schuyler
Seneca
Steuben
Suffolk
Sullivan
Tioga
Tompkins
Ulster
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Westchester
Wyoming
Yates
What is your age?
18-24 years
25-34 years
35-44 years
45-54 years
55-64 years
65 years or older
Prefer not to answer
What is your sex?
Male
Female
Non-binary
Prefer not to answer
What is your race and ethnicity? (Select all that apply)
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Prefer not to answer
Other…
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)
Some college or Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate or Professional Degree
Prefer not to answer
What is your current hourly base wage, without adjusting for overtime and specialty pay?
Less than $15/hour
$15-19.99/hour
$20-24.99/hour
$25-29.99/hour
$30-34.99/hour
$35-39.99/hour
$40-44.99/hour
$45-49.99/hour
$50-54.99/hour
$55-59.99/hour
$60 or more/hour
Prefer not to answer
Based on your current level of care, what do you feel would be a fair wage that would motivate you to stay in the EMS field long-term? (Please answer honestly and candidly based on your current level of care)
Less than $15/hour
$15-19.99/hour
$20-24.99/hour
$25-29.99/hour
$30-34.99/hour
$35-39.99/hour
$40-44.99/hour
$45-49.99/hour
$50-54.99/hour
$55-59.99/hour
$60 or more/hour
I'm not motivated by wage alone to stay long-term
Prefer not to answer
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