Ambulance Drivers and Attendants Salary in Illinois
Also called: Ambulance Drivers
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants in Illinois earn a median of $36,730 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,730
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($35,450)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 610
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,090; the top 10% earn over $43,600. Nationally the range is $27,350 to $45,960.
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- Bus Drivers, School$49,090 median in Illinois
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$61,870 median in Illinois
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants pay in Illinois
How much do ambulance drivers and attendants make in Illinois?
The median is $36,730 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,090 and the top 10% earn over $43,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for ambulance drivers and attendants?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 41 (+4% vs. the national median of $35,450). Living costs are not included.