Illinois Median
$60,660
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.16
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+0% vs US median
US median $60,600
State Rank
#22 of 51
3,890 employed here
How much does a Paramedic make in Illinois?
Paramedics in Illinois take home a median of $60,660 annually — roughly $29.16 an hour — which runs 0% above the national median of $60,600.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $47,210 while the top 10% make $106,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,650 and $106,810 a year.
Paramedic salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,210 | $22.70 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,650 | $23.87 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $60,660 | $29.16 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $106,810 | $51.35 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $106,810 | $51.35 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 22nd out of 51 states and territories for Paramedic pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Paramedic salary in other states
Washington $104,310New Jersey $86,630Hawaii $81,280District of Columbia $78,550Connecticut $77,480Minnesota $76,300Oregon $74,840California $74,590New York $73,200Alaska $71,860Maryland $66,660Massachusetts $66,340Utah $65,420Delaware $64,240New Hampshire $64,210Wyoming $64,040Colorado $63,910Rhode Island $63,550Maine $63,050North Dakota $62,320Pennsylvania $61,000Iowa $60,590Virginia $60,480Idaho $60,380Vermont $60,360Indiana $60,320Florida $60,140Wisconsin $59,710Nevada $59,280Missouri $59,180Arizona $58,600Tennessee $57,690Georgia $57,660Texas $57,500North Carolina $57,320Nebraska $56,230Louisiana $56,050New Mexico $55,530Mississippi $54,630South Carolina $53,550Michigan $52,080Ohio $51,300Kansas $51,020Montana $50,890Arkansas $50,310Kentucky $49,890South Dakota $48,830Alabama $48,540West Virginia $48,460Oklahoma $46,790
Working as a Paramedic in Illinois
Nationally, about 101,000 people work as Paramedics in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($60,660) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Paramedic make in Illinois?
The median Paramedic salary in Illinois is $60,660 per year, or about $29.16 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,210 at the entry level to $106,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Paramedics about 0% more than the national median of $60,600. Illinois ranks 22nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Paramedics?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $60,660 a year. About 3,890 Paramedics are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.