Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Emergency Medical Technicians in Illinois earn a median salary of $37,678 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -8.9% vs the national median of $41,340. An estimated 7,790 emergency medical technicians are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $35,310 to $43,930 depending on location.
$37,678
Avg median salary in Illinois
$43,930
Highest paying metro
$35,310
Lowest paying metro
7,790
Employed in Illinois
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inEmergency Medical Technicians salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $43,930 | $40,070 | $61,190 | 5,510 |
| Springfield, IL | $38,990 | $36,050 | $40,630 | 190 |
| Rockford, IL | $38,790 | $34,430 | $51,300 | 120 |
| Bloomington, IL | $38,020 | $36,560 | $41,580 | 120 |
| East Central Illinois | $36,990 | $35,220 | $39,510 | 320 |
| Champaign, IL | $36,830 | $36,010 | $43,710 | 180 |
| Peoria, IL | $36,660 | $35,160 | $38,260 | 420 |
| South Illinois | $35,650 | $33,280 | $39,760 | 210 |
| Northwest Illinois | $35,610 | $32,670 | $37,680 | 220 |
| West Central Illinois | $35,310 | $34,610 | $40,690 | 500 |