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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Psychiatric Technicians, Paramedics
Measure
Median pay, Greater Boston$57,610$66,460Higher
Hourly median$27.70/hr$31.95/hr
Middle half of workers earn$47,320 – $59,640$65,060 – $78,750
Jobs in Greater Boston3,460Higher1,240
Massachusetts change 2024–34+16.3%Higher+2.0%
Massachusetts openings a year380Higher80
Typical U.S. entry educationPostsecondary nondegree awardPostsecondary nondegree award
Related work experienceLess than 5 yearsLess than 5 years
On-the-job trainingShort-term on-the-job trainingNone
AI exposure48Moderate30LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston6More4

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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