How much does an emergency medical technician make in Illinois?
$42,260a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in Illinois. That is $20.32 an hour or $3,522 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.32
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,420Median: $42,260Highest 10%: $135,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| 25th | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| Median | $42,260 | $20.32 | |
| 75th | $49,640 | $23.87 | |
| 90th | $135,500 | $65.14 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Rockford, IL | $45,760 |
| Chicago, IL | $44,020 |
| St. Louis, MO | $41,910 |
| Bloomington, IL | $41,070 |
| Davenport, IA | $39,830 |
| Springfield, IL | $38,650 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,870 |
| Paducah, KY | $37,140 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $35,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medical technicians.
| 23. Pennsylvania | $43,310 |
| 24. Wisconsin | $43,060 |
| 25. Indiana | $42,740 |
| 26. Illinois | $42,260 |
| 27. Missouri | $42,160 |
| 28. Nebraska | $41,710 |
| 29. Iowa | $40,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $20.32 ($42,260 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $42,260 against $44,470 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Illinois rank for emergency medical technician pay?
Illinois ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays emergency medical technicians the most?
Rockford, IL, with a median of $45,760 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.