Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $36,830 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.71
10th percentile $29,150
90th percentile $43,710
Employed locally 180
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,150
    25th
    $36,010
    50th (median)
    $36,830
    75th
    $43,710
    90th
    $43,710

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 57% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $68,160
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    Urban Honolulu, HI $63,880
    Hawaii $61,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Redding, CA $60,120

    Nearby metros — Emergency Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $49,930
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,250
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $47,210
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $46,940
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,740
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $45,630

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,730
    Physicians, All Other $213,580
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $51,250
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $74,420
    Nurse Practitioners $124,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Champaign, IL is $17.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.01 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Champaign, IL is 10.9% below the national median of $41,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Medical Technicians in Champaign?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,150 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,010.