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All JEMS Annual Surveys

2007 JEMS 200-City Survey

February JEMS includes the annual "200-City Survey," which sets the benchmark for practices in your organization by offering a national look at prehospital care.

2007 JEMS 200 City Survey Bonus

This searchable PDF shows which cities were included in the 2007 JEMS 200-City Survey.

2007 Salary Survey

This year, JEMS adopted the best practice method of reporting survey data in percentiles, which allows a better appreciation of where your salary compares with that of the survey respondents and what the median salary is by call volume and region.

2006 JEMS 200 City Survey

For a quarter-century, JEMS has surveyed the largest EMS systems across the United States to provide a snapshot of the industry. Use the results to serve as a benchmark for your service.

2006 JEMS 200 City Survey Bonus Content (PDF)

This searchable PDF shows which cities were included in the 2006 JEMS 200-City Survey.

2006 JEMS Salary & Workplace Survey

What is the norm when it comes to things like shift work, pay-for-performance and benefits? Look no further: The answers are right here.

2005 JEMS 200 City Survey

Because no two EMS systems are exactly alike, how do EMS leaders compare their operational choices with those of others across the country? Where can city officials go to learn about the trends affecting EMS systems? For almost a quarter-century, the answer has been right here at JEMS.

2005 JEMS Salary Survey

If you've ever wondered about the salary and workplace practices of your colleagues next door or across the United States, look no further. The answers are right here.

2004 JEMS 200 City Survey

What's the most common shift schedule? What percentage of calls are at the ALS level? Is CPAP becoming more common? What is the annual collections percentage for an emergency transport agency? For the answers to these questions, look no further.

2004 JEMS Salary Survey

This year, in addition to the usual salary information, the JEMS Salary Survey provides you with greater detail about the nature, origin and reliability of the information presented. This, coupled with interpretations and suggestions, will help you in your decision-making.

2003 JEMS 200 City Survey

Every year, JEMS surveys EMS organizations in the 200 most populous U.S. cities. The 2003 200-City Survey offers greater detail in operational and functional variances among EMS agencies across the nation.

2003 JEMS Salary Survey

In general, this year's survey suggested an overall salary growth of approximately 3.8% from 2002. Find out what other trends this annual survey revealed.

2002 JEMS 200 City Survey

Understanding current and prospective trends within the EMS profession and the reasons they're evolving is important to ensure the development and prosperity of our individual organizations. Read this survey to compare trends in 2002 with today's professional atmosphere.

2002 JEMS Salary Survey

What's the current salary and benefit status of the average EMS provider in the nation? What regions of the country provide better pay? And is a salary increase the greatest incentive for EMS providers? Find the answers to these and other important questions in this EMS salary and workplace survey.

2001 JEMS 200 City Survey

Following the events of Sept. 11, many EMS managers have had little time to devote to the next major challenge facing EMS: implementation of the Medicare fee schedule. However, it's obvious from this year's survey of EMS organizations in America's 200 most populous cities that they are preparing for the fee schedule's impact.

2001 JEMS Salary Survey

Are you happy in your current position? Do you feel your pay is commensurate with your experience? Ever wonder if there's pay parity between the men and women of EMS? Read the 2001 Salary Survey and see where you stand.

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