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

Radiologic Technologist Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$79,930/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.43/hr
▬ 0% about even with U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
7,650
public U.S. Median
$80,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$79,964 #35 of 51

Radiologic Technologist pay in Illinois, explained

Radiologic technologists in Illinois earn a median of $79,930 per year ($38.43 per hour), in line with the national median of $80,110. Entry-level workers earn around $59,350, while the most experienced radiologic technologists reach about $104,210. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $79,930 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $79,930 is worth about $79,964 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #35 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Radiologic Technologist pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,350
$28.53/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$79,930
$38.43/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$104,210
$50.10/hr

Radiologic Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $79,930 $79,964
Wisconsin $79,140 $84,106 +$790
Indiana $77,640 $83,190 +$2,290
Missouri $73,080 $80,470 +$6,850
Kentucky $69,670 $77,275 +$10,260
Iowa $65,930 $75,124 +$14,000

Radiologic Technologist in Illinois: FAQ

How much do radiologic technologists make in Illinois?

Radiologic technologists in Illinois earn a median of $79,930 per year ($38.43 per hour), compared with $80,110 nationally.

Does Illinois pay radiologic technologists well?

At $79,930, Illinois pays about the same as the national median for radiologic technologists. An estimated 7,650 work in the state.

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