Emergency Medical Technician License Cost in Illinois
In Illinois, documented EMT license fees total $149 — exam $104, application $45. Always confirm the current schedule with Illinois Department of Public Health — Emergency Medical Services before paying.
Figures below come from the same dataset as the full guide and list only what the state publishes. Anything not published is marked “varies — check the board” rather than guessed.
EMT license cost — Illinois at a glance
| Pre-license education | Varies — check the board |
| Exam fee | $104 |
| Application fee | $45 |
| License fee | Varies — check the board |
| Documented fees total | $149 |
| BLS median annual wage | $48,150 (EMTs and paramedics (BLS median hourly x 2,080)) |
Official source: Illinois Department of Public Health — Emergency Medical Services ↗
Fees vs. median pay
The BLS median annual wage for EMTs and paramedics (BLS median hourly x 2,080) is $48,150.The BLS median annual wage for EMTs and paramedics (BLS median hourly x 2,080) is $48,150. Documented EMT fees in Illinois are $149 — about 0.3% of one year's median pay. The bigger investment is usually tuition and time.
Frequently asked questions
What does a EMT license cost in Illinois?
Documented fees in Illinois total $149: exam $104, application $45. Pre-license education is the biggest variable cost and is set by each school, not the board.
Are the exam fee and the license fee the same thing in Illinois?
No. The exam fee covers sitting for the test, while the application and license fees cover processing and issuing the credential. Each is listed separately in the table above where the state publishes it.
How much does EMT training cost in Illinois?
Training-hour requirements for Illinois are not published here — ask Illinois Department of Public Health — Emergency Medical Services for the approved programs and their costs.
Is a EMT license in Illinois worth the cost?
The BLS median annual wage for EMTs and paramedics (BLS median hourly x 2,080) is $48,150, so documented fees are roughly 0.3% of one year's median pay. Earnings vary widely by state and market — treat this as a planning estimate, not a promise.
Budget your EMT licensing in Illinois
This page is informational and not legal advice. Fees, pass rates and retake rules change frequently — verify all figures with Illinois Department of Public Health — Emergency Medical Services and your exam vendor before paying (retrieved 2026-08-20).