Paramedics Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Illinois
Paramedics in Illinois earn a median salary of $50,739 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.1% vs the national median of $58,410. An estimated 4,050 paramedics are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $41,600 to $80,870 depending on location.
$50,739
Avg median salary in Illinois
$80,870
Highest paying metro
$41,600
Lowest paying metro
4,050
Employed in Illinois
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Paramedics salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $80,870 | $57,960 | $103,160 | 2,880 |
| Springfield, IL | $51,800 | $47,110 | $58,200 | 60 |
| Rockford, IL | $48,050 | $45,440 | $55,910 | 30 |
| East Central Illinois | $47,920 | $41,600 | $54,210 | 230 |
| Peoria, IL | $47,860 | $47,510 | $59,240 | 220 |
| Champaign, IL | $47,610 | $44,280 | $60,010 | 70 |
| West Central Illinois | $47,610 | $41,600 | $50,350 | 400 |
| South Illinois | $43,330 | $35,060 | $47,150 | 160 |
| Northwest Illinois | $41,600 | $29,120 | $43,330 | — |