How much does a paramedic make in Chicago?
$77,670a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $37.34 an hour or $6,473 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.34
- Vs. national median
- +28%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 266
- Jobs in the area
- 2,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,000Median: $77,670Highest 10%: $106,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,000 | $24.04 | |
| 25th | $59,840 | $28.77 | |
| Median | $77,670 | $37.34 | |
| 75th | $106,800 | $51.35 | |
| 90th | $106,800 | $51.35 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for paramedics.
| St. Louis, MO | $63,050 |
| Paducah, KY | $53,980 |
| Davenport, IA | $51,660 |
| Champaign, IL | $50,100 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,440 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $37.34 ($77,670 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $77,670 against $60,600 nationally, 28% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,660, so Chicago pays 28% more.
Where does Chicago rank for paramedic pay?
22 of 266 metro areas with data.
How much does a paramedic make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,800 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.