The median annual wage for Paramedics in Illinois is $59,110 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $68,130.
Pay spans roughly $39,520 at the 10th percentile to $103,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.42 per hour. An estimated 4,680 people work as paramedics in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $59,110 |
| Mean (annual) | $68,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.42 |
| 10th percentile | $39,520 |
| 90th percentile | $103,160 |
| Employment | 4,680 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.