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Emergency Medical Technicians Salary Guide for Illinois

emergency medical technicians working in Illinois earn an average of $48,420.00 per year, based on the latest available data.

Key Statistics

Total Employment
7,970
Annual Mean Salary
$48,420.00
Hourly Rate
$23.28
Estimated Monthly*
$3,724.80
*Based on 40-hour work week

Illinois vs National Salary Trends

The chart below compares Illinois's emergency medical technicians salaries against national figures. This comparison helps you understand if Illinois offers competitive compensation and how local market conditions affect wages in this field.

Illinois demonstrates a strong upward salary trend for emergency medical technicians, surpassing the national average. This indicates a favorable market for professionals in the field within the state.

Local Market Analysis

Salaries for emergency medical technicians can vary significantly within Illinois. The breakdown below shows how compensation differs across metropolitan and rural areas, helping you identify the most financially rewarding locations in the state.

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

Annual Mean Salary
$54,540.00
Hourly Rate
$26.22
Employment
5,580 professionals
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Rockford

Annual Mean Salary
$37,710.00
Hourly Rate
$18.13
Employment
140 professionals
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Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$36,570.00
Hourly Rate
$17.58
Employment
310 professionals
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South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$35,820.00
Hourly Rate
$17.22
Employment
180 professionals
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Champaign-Urbana

Annual Mean Salary
$35,370.00
Hourly Rate
$17.01
Employment
120 professionals
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Springfield

Annual Mean Salary
$35,230.00
Hourly Rate
$16.94
Employment
150 professionals
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East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$35,100.00
Hourly Rate
$16.87
Employment
260 professionals
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Danville

Annual Mean Salary
$34,980.00
Hourly Rate
$16.82
Employment
50 professionals
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Kankakee

Annual Mean Salary
$34,670.00
Hourly Rate
$16.67
Employment
100 professionals
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Bloomington

Annual Mean Salary
$34,280.00
Hourly Rate
$16.48
Employment
120 professionals
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Peoria

Annual Mean Salary
$33,640.00
Hourly Rate
$16.17
Employment
410 professionals
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West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Annual Mean Salary
$32,900.00
Hourly Rate
$15.82
Employment
440 professionals
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Carbondale-Marion

Annual Mean Salary
$32,550.00
Hourly Rate
$15.65
Employment
50 professionals
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Data Source: All salary information is obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. This data represents the most recent national employment and wage estimates for over 800 occupations. Note: Salary data is updated annually by the BLS. Regional variations may exist due to differences in cost of living, industry concentration, and local market conditions.