EMT - Full-Time
How this pay compares
This posting states $21–$23 an hour. Open emergency medical technician jobs in Illinois post a median of $25.50 an hour, the middle half $23.31–$27.42, across 21 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Emergency medical technicians employed in Illinois earn a median of $20.32 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Emergency medical technicians in Illinois: pay by town and employer
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What Illinois requires of an emergency medical technician
EMT license, from the Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of EMS.
- Illinois licenses EMTs; by reciprocity IDPH accepts a current out-of-state license or current NREMT registration, and EMS Systems validate National Registry certification.
- Staying active: Renewals on or after January 1, 2023 must include a one-hour course on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Emergency medical technician jobs and requirements in Illinois
EMT and paramedic jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 25.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 81.4%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.86x · Clicks 5
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 45.0% · Stating an hourly rate 42.9%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for EMT and paramedic jobs
About the job
Salary: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Shift: Full-Time - Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday 6:30 pm to 7:00 am, 12-hour shift, 3 days per week
Do you want to work in the heart of Chicago in a luxury residential community while making a difference in the lives of people? If so, then The Clare, the only Continuing Care Retirement Community in the Gold Coast area, wants you! We are seeking to fill a full-time EMT position.
Must have EMT B License
All candidates will be required to pass a criminal background check, drug screen and physical exam.
Excellent working environment!!! Daily meals provided!!
All positions in the community may require that we ask about your vaccination status. This could include MMR, chicken pox, hepatitis, flu and COVID-19 vaccine status.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one year experience
- MUST have EMT B License.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Daily meals provided
From LCS (Life Care Services)'s job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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