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EMT / Paramedic in Illinois
EMTs and Paramedics are the first responders in medical emergencies — treating cardiac arrests, trauma, strokes, and overdoses in the field before reaching the hospital. Paramedic is the advanced level with drug administration and advanced airway skills.
$36,680
IL Median Salary
5%
Growth Rate
3 weeks (EMT) – 2 years (Paramedic)
Training
💰 EMT / Paramedic Salary in Illinois
Estimated salary range for EMT / Paramedics in Illinois, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.
🎓 EMT / Paramedic Licensing in Illinois
Credential required: EMT-Basic or Paramedic (NREMT)
Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Illinois state licensing board before enrolling.
Schools and programs related to EMT / Paramedic in Illinois
These listings are shown as related training options for EMT / Paramedic in Illinois. Before enrolling, compare program length, total cost, credential outcomes, and how well each option matches local employer demand.
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Midwestern Career College
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College of DuPage
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Triton College
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South Suburban College
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Prairie State College
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William Rainey Harper College
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Joliet Junior College
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Stellar Career College
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College of Lake County
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Lake Land College
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Moraine Valley Community College
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Lincoln Land Community College
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City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College
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Rasmussen University-Illinois
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Elgin Community College
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Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College
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Parkland College
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Richland Community College
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Sauk Valley Community College
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Olney Central College
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Kankakee Community College
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John Wood Community College
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Kaskaskia College
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Carl Sandburg College
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Heartland Community College
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Danville Area Community College
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Spoon River College
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Rend Lake College
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Shawnee Community College
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Illinois Central College
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Southwestern Illinois College
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Black Hawk College
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John A Logan College
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Kishwaukee College
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Lewis and Clark Community College
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McHenry County College
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Illinois Valley Community College
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Highland Community College
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Rock Valley College
How to compare these options
- Look for programs that align with the most common hiring path for EMT / Paramedic in Illinois.
- Ask whether graduates are prepared for any required credential, license, or employer screening step.
- Compare cost, completion time, and schedule before making a final decision.
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