Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $36,660 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.62
10th percentile $31,540
90th percentile $44,570
Employed locally 420
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,540
    25th
    $35,160
    50th (median)
    $36,660
    75th
    $38,260
    90th
    $44,570

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 52% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 48% 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 Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,330
    Physicians, All Other $224,690
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $69,190
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Peoria, IL is $17.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Peoria, IL is 11.3% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $31,540 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,160.