verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Radiologist Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$239,200/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$239,200.00/hr
▼ 43% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
public U.S. Median
$420,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$239,301 #29 of 39

Radiologist pay in Illinois, explained

Radiologists in Illinois earn a median of $239,200 per year ($239,200.00 per hour), which is 43% below the national median of $420,860. Entry-level workers earn around $239,200, while the most experienced radiologists reach about $239,200. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $239,200 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $239,200 is worth about $239,301 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #29 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Radiologist pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$239,200
$115.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$239,200
$239,200.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$239,200
$115.00/hr

Radiologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $239,200 $239,301
Indiana $430,640 $461,421 −$191,440
Iowa $405,220 $461,726 −$166,020
Wisconsin $392,610 $417,249 −$153,410
Kentucky $279,990 $310,551 −$40,790

Radiologist in Illinois: FAQ

How much do radiologists make in Illinois?

Radiologists in Illinois earn a median of $239,200 per year ($239,200.00 per hour), compared with $420,860 nationally.

Does Illinois pay radiologists well?

At $239,200, Illinois pays 43% below the national median for radiologists.

Radiologist salary in other states

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