Is AMR a good company to work for as a EMT-Basic?

EMT-Basic professionals working at AMR have rated their employer with 3.1 out of 5 stars in 265 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of AMR employees being 3.6 out of 5 stars. Search open EMT-Basic Jobs at AMR now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked EMT-Basic interview questions at AMR .

Does AMR pay EMT-Basic employees well?

EMT-Basic professionals rate their compensation and benefits at AMR with 2.4 out of 5 stars based on 265 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 31.6% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about EMT-Basic salaries at AMR.

How happy are EMT-Basic professionals working at AMR?

46% of EMT-Basic employees at AMR would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 5% in the past 12 months. EMT-Basic professionals have also rated AMR with a 2.7 rating for work-life-balance, 3.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.5 rating for culture and values and 2.5 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AMR?

EMT-B (583) , Paramedic (471) , EMT-Basic (250) , Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (132) , EMT (112) , Emergency Medical Technician (80) , Field Paramedic (49) , Dispatcher (46) , Advanced EMT (20) , Operations Supervisor (18) , EMT Basic (15) , Firefighter/Paramedic (13) , 911 Dispatcher (12) , Paramedic NREMT Certified (11) , Critical Care Paramedic (9)

What are the pros of working at AMR according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and supplies" ((in 107 reviews)); "Steady work always busy and great coworkers" ((in 93 reviews)); "Benefits are good not great" ((in 81 reviews)); "Good company if you're supervisors like you" ((in 38 reviews)); "flexible schedule and can be fun if you like your partner for the day" ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at AMR according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay for working a lot of hours in an area that is expensive to live in." ((in 278 reviews)); "Poor management and not market oriented." ((in 269 reviews)); "Long hours and having to deal with other employees was the worst" ((in 70 reviews)); "Poor training and poor mentoring." ((in 33 reviews)); "Upper management looks out for each other and always put fault on employee." ((in 28 reviews))

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3.1

46% would recommend to a friend

(265 total reviews)

Ted Van Horne

23% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Work/Life balance

2.5

Culture & values

2.5

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

2.4

Compensation and benefits

EMT Basic employees have rated AMR with 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 265 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most EMT Basic professionals have a good working experience there. AMR is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by EMT Basic professionals compared to other employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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265 reviews

4.0

Jul 10, 2026

Good pay, but full-time can be tiring

Emt-basic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay for the amount of work you do

Cons

Can be very tiring working full time

4.0

May 3, 2026

Decent pay but limited earning opportunities

Emt-basic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work. The paid decent if you don’t mind being looked down on for being a basic EMT.

Cons

No additional ways to make money or than working a ton of overtime.

AMR Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you’ve found it a good place to work, and we appreciate your feedback on earning opportunities. Insights like yours help us continue improving.

4.0

Apr 30, 2026

Great coworkers and good opportunities for growth

Emt-basic

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good comradery Easy to trade Good flexibility options

Cons

Pay New EMTs most often start on night shifts OT hardly gets approved

AMR Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear that the camaraderie, flexibility, and team support made a positive impact during your time with us. We also appreciate your feedback on pay, scheduling, and overtime—insights like these help us continue improving. We wish you the very best in your career moving forward.

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