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Ultrasound Technician Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$100,660/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$48.40/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
3,270
public U.S. Median
$96,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$100,702 #19 of 51

Ultrasound Technician pay in Illinois, explained

Ultrasound technicians in Illinois earn a median of $100,660 per year ($48.40 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $96,590. Entry-level workers earn around $78,350, while the most experienced ultrasound technicians reach about $122,680. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $100,660 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $100,660 is worth about $100,702 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #19 for real pay (vs #17 on the sticker number).

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Ultrasound Technician pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$78,350
$37.67/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$100,660
$48.40/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$122,680
$58.98/hr

Ultrasound Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $100,660 $100,702
Wisconsin $102,090 $108,497 −$1,430
Missouri $100,130 $110,255 +$530
Kentucky $91,230 $101,188 +$9,430
Iowa $86,480 $98,539 +$14,180
Indiana $85,040 $91,119 +$15,620

Ultrasound Technician in Illinois: FAQ

How much do ultrasound technicians make in Illinois?

Ultrasound technicians in Illinois earn a median of $100,660 per year ($48.40 per hour), compared with $96,590 nationally.

Does Illinois pay ultrasound technicians well?

At $100,660, Illinois pays 4% above the national median for ultrasound technicians. An estimated 3,270 work in the state.

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