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MRI Technologist Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$95,380/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$45.86/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
2,760
public U.S. Median
$95,480
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$95,420 #28 of 51

MRI Technologist pay in Illinois, explained

Mri technologists in Illinois earn a median of $95,380 per year ($45.86 per hour), in line with the national median of $95,480. Entry-level workers earn around $77,410, while the most experienced MRI technologists reach about $109,550. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $95,380 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $95,380 is worth about $95,420 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #28 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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MRI Technologist pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$77,410
$37.22/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$95,380
$45.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$109,550
$52.67/hr

MRI Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $95,380 $95,420 —
Wisconsin $94,720 $100,664 +$660
Indiana $86,880 $93,090 +$8,500
Missouri $83,110 $91,514 +$12,270
Kentucky $82,200 $91,172 +$13,180
Iowa $81,420 $92,774 +$13,960

MRI Technologist in Illinois: FAQ

How much do MRI technologists make in Illinois?

Mri technologists in Illinois earn a median of $95,380 per year ($45.86 per hour), compared with $95,480 nationally.

Does Illinois pay MRI technologists well?

At $95,380, Illinois pays about the same as the national median for MRI technologists. An estimated 2,760 work in the state.

MRI Technologist salary in other states

District of Columbia · $128,710 California · $124,000 Washington · $122,750 Oregon · $121,920 Alaska · $120,610 Hawaii · $119,370 New York · $113,270 Massachusetts · $110,600 Connecticut · $106,330 New Hampshire · $105,420 Colorado · $105,380 Maryland · $105,230

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