How much does a paramedic make in Illinois?
$60,660a year
Median yearly pay for paramedics in Illinois. That is $29.16 an hour or $5,055 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.16
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,210Median: $60,660Highest 10%: $106,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,210 | $22.70 | |
| 25th | $49,650 | $23.87 | |
| Median | $60,660 | $29.16 | |
| 75th | $106,800 | $51.35 | |
| 90th | $106,800 | $51.35 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $77,670 |
| St. Louis, MO | $63,050 |
| Paducah, KY | $53,980 |
| Davenport, IA | $51,660 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $51,650 |
| Champaign, IL | $50,100 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,440 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paramedics.
| 19. Maine | $63,050 |
| 20. North Dakota | $62,320 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $61,000 |
| 22. Illinois | $60,660 |
| 23. Iowa | $60,590 |
| 24. Virginia | $60,480 |
| 25. Idaho | $60,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paramedic make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.16 ($60,660 a year).
Do paramedics make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $60,660 against $60,600 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Illinois rank for paramedic pay?
Illinois ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays paramedics the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $77,670 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.