Emergency Medical Technician salary in Illinois
What emergency medical technicians earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$42,260$20.32 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$39,430 – $49,640Top 10%: $135,490+
Jobs7,8401.11× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $44,020 | $21.16 | 5,610 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $41,910 | $20.15 | 1,550 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $36,750 | $17.67 | 520 |
| Peoria, IL | $37,870 | $18.21 | 450 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $37,500 | $18.03 | 290 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $36,800 | $17.69 | 230 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $37,500 | $18.03 | 230 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $39,830 | $19.15 | 160 |
| Springfield, IL | $38,650 | $18.58 | 110 |
| Bloomington, IL | $41,070 | $19.74 | 80 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $37,140 | $17.86 | 80 |
| Rockford, IL | $45,760 | $22.00 | 70 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $35,550 | $17.09 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $43,310 Wisconsin · $43,060 Indiana · $42,740 Missouri · $42,160 Nebraska · $41,710 Iowa · $40,660
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Illinois?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Illinois earned a median of $42,260 a year ($20.32 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $39,430 to $49,640.
Where in Illinois do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Rockford, IL at $45,760.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.