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Industry Profile
    
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Area: Texas: San Antonio, TX MSA Change Area
Industry Sector: 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance Change Sector
Industry Subsector: 621 - Ambulatory Health Care Services Change Subsector
Industry Group: 6219 - Other Ambulatory Health Care Services Change Group
Industry: 621910 - Ambulance Services Change Industry
621910 - Ambulance Services
Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing transportation of patients by ground or air, along with medical care. These services are often provided during a medical emergency but are not restricted to emergencies. The vehicles are equipped with lifesaving equipment operated by medically trained personnel.
Career Guide to Industries
The Ambulance Services Industry is included in the Health Services industry in the current edition of the "Career Guide to Industries" produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Get more information about Health Services in the BLS publication.
Industry Employment Trends

Trends Year United States Texas San Antonio, TX MSA
Number of Establishments 2006 4,473 396 N/A
2007 4,637 451 N/A
2008 4,767 493 N/A
Employment 2006 141,135 10,042 N/A
2007 148,592 10,301 N/A
2008 153,850 10,629 N/A
Numeric Change from Previous Year 2007 7,457 259 N/A
2008 5,258 328 N/A
Percent Change from Previous Year 2007 5.3% 2.6% N/A
2008 3.5% 3.2% N/A

Industry Trends: Frequently Asked Questions

Total Employment by Industry Sector

Source:  Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
Industry Employment Wages

Wages Year United States Texas San Antonio, TX MSA
Total Payroll Wages 2006 $4,211,370,542 $302,178,495 N/A
2007 $4,616,488,251 $325,224,981 N/A
2008 $4,995,527,545 $349,515,241 N/A
Average Annual Wage 2006 $28,067 $30,092 N/A
2007 $29,493 $31,572 N/A
2008 $31,020 $32,882 N/A
Average Weekly Wage 2006 $540 $579 N/A
2007 $568 $607 N/A
2008 $597 $632 N/A

Industry Trends: Frequently Asked Questions

Source:  Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
National Employment Projections

Location Estimated 2008 Projected 2018 Percent Change
United States 138,600 149,800 8%

Industry Trends: Frequently Asked Questions
Source:  Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections

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