How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make in Chicago?
$36,730a year
Median yearly pay for ambulance driver and attendants in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $17.66 an hour or $3,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.66
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 42
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,090Median: $36,730Highest 10%: $43,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,090 | $16.39 | |
| 25th | $34,310 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $36,730 | $17.66 | |
| 75th | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| 90th | $43,600 | $20.96 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for ambulance driver and attendants.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Airline Pilot | $293,500 |
| Air Traffic Controller | $189,800 |
| Commercial Pilot | $157,400 |
| Hoist and Winch Operator | $118,200 |
| Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster | $96,120 |
| Ship Engineer | $77,770 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector | $77,470 |
| Captain | $76,530 |
| Bridge and Lock Tender | $73,110 |
| Railroad Brake | $72,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $17.66 ($36,730 a year).
Do ambulance driver and attendants make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $36,730 against $35,450 nationally, 4% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $36,730, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for ambulance driver and attendant pay?
12 of 42 metro areas with data.
How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.