How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make in Illinois?
$36,730a year
Median yearly pay for ambulance driver and attendants in Illinois. That is $17.66 an hour or $3,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.66
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 610
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 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $36,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for ambulance driver and attendants.
| 7. Wisconsin | $37,450 |
| 8. New York | $37,230 |
| 9. Virginia | $36,980 |
| 10. Illinois | $36,730 |
| 11. Nevada | $36,440 |
| 12. New Jersey | $36,170 |
| 13. California | $36,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an ambulance driver and attendant make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $17.66 ($36,730 a year).
Do ambulance driver and attendants make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $36,730 against $35,450 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for ambulance driver and attendant pay?
Illinois ranks 10 of 41 states.
Which city in Illinois pays ambulance driver and attendants the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $36,730 a year.
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.