Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), First Responder
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) | 75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage | $22,880 | $27,720 | $35,070 | $52,510 | $104,830 |
| Hourly Wage | $11 | $13.33 | $16.86 | $25.24 | $50.40 |
| Location | 2019 Employment | 2029 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 265,200 | 282,200 | 6% | 17,400 |
| School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Moline, IL | 2 years: 0 At least one but less than two years: 0 |
| Carl Sandburg College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Galesburg, IL | At least one but less than two years: 6 |
| City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Chicago, IL | 2 years: 7 At least one but less than two years: 34 |
| College of DuPage | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Glen Ellyn, IL | 2 years: 5 At least one but less than two years: 46 Less than one year: 170 |
| College of Lake County | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Grayslake, IL | 2 years: 17 At least one but less than two years: 46 |
| Concordia University-Chicago | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | River Forest, IL | 4 years: 0 |
| Elgin Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Elgin, IL | Less than one year: 177 |
| Frontier Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Fairfield, IL | Less than one year: 0 |
| Heartland Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Normal, IL | At least one but less than two years: 2 |
| Highland Community College | Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | Freeport, IL | 2 years: 1 At least one but less than two years: 0 |
| Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Provider - JR09849 | The University of Chicago | Chicago, Illinois | 06/18/2021 | No |
| Advanced Practice Provider - JR10278 | The University of Chicago | Chicago, Illinois | 06/18/2021 | No |
| Automation Technician 2nd Shift - 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Illinois Tool Works, Inc. | Richton Park, Illinois | 06/18/2021 | Yes |
| Clinical Pharmacist (Night Shift)- Pharmacist, Full-time, Nights | Northwestern Memorial Healthcare | Chicago, Illinois | 06/18/2021 | No |
| Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT) | VCA | Bolingbrook, Illinois | 06/18/2021 | No |
| Critical Care Paramedic* | Medical Express Ambulance Service | Skokie, Illinois | 06/17/2021 | No |
| Emergency Care Tech / Unit Secretary, 36 hrs/wk, 12 PM - 12:30 AM | Northwest Community Hospital | Arlington Heights, Illinois | 06/18/2021 | No |
| Emergency Department Technician Non-Licensed - Pekin Hospital | UnityPoint Health | Pekin, Illinois | 06/18/2021 | No |
| Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)* | Medical Express Ambulance Service | Forest Park, Illinois | 06/17/2021 | No |
| EMT-B* | Medical Express Ambulance Service | Skokie, Illinois | 06/17/2021 | No |
