EMTs and paramedics in New York City earn starting salaries below $40,000, which rise to just under $60,000 after five years. Their pay is significantly lower than that of NYPD officers and FDNY firefighters. Recently, the City Council raised the hourly wage for app-based delivery workers to a rate higher than EMTs, exacerbating the wage disparity. This has led to high turnover rates among EMTs, with many leaving for better-paying jobs, complicating recruitment efforts amidst an increasing demand for services.
The starting pay for EMTs and paramedics in NYC is under $40,000, rising to just under $60,000 after five years, creating a significant wage disparity compared to other first responders.
City Hall's recent wage increase for app-based delivery workers to $21.44 per hour highlights the inequality faced by EMTs and paramedics, whose hourly wage is only $18.94.
Due to the ongoing wage disparity, NYC EMS is experiencing a severe brain drain as many EMTs leave for better-paying opportunities, making recruitment challenging.
Local 2507 indicates a concerning trend where EMTs often quit their positions within five years due to low financial rewards in comparison to their high-skill requirements.
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