Paramedics Salary in Illinois
Ranked #11 of 51 · IL
14.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $72,570 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $60,660
Employment 3,890
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,210P25 $49,650 Median $60,660P75 $106,810P90 $106,810
About 80% of paramedicss in Illinois earn between $47,210 and $106,810. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean paramedics salary in Illinois is $72,570, about 14.5% above the U.S. average ($63,360). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Illinois
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $77,670 | $83,400 | 2,560 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $50,100 | $54,530 | 60 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $49,710 | $53,320 | 190 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $49,650 | $53,880 | 300 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,440 | $54,290 | 210 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $47,840 | $50,120 | 130 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $45,090 | $45,750 | 160 |