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Radiologic technologist salary in Illinois

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$79,930median pay per year in Illinois, or $38.43 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $59,350lowest 10% earn less
  2. $66,00025th percentile
  3. $79,930median
  4. $97,95075th percentile
  5. $104,210top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $80,110[3]

The median pay for radiologic technologists in Illinois was $79,930 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $180 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in IL
7,650[4]
Rank by median pay
25 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−0.2%[6]

How much do radiologic technologists make in Illinois?

Half of the radiologic technologists in Illinois earned more than $79,930 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $38.43 an hour[1]. The average was a little higher, at $80,770 a year[7].

Across the US, the median for this job was $80,110[3]. Illinois came in $180 (0.2%) lower[6]. For all jobs in Illinois, the median was $51,960[8]. Radiologic technologists earned $27,970 more than that[9]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $59,350, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $104,210[2].

By metro area, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN had the highest median at $82,140[10]. St. Louis, MO-IL was at $76,390, and Springfield, IL was at $77,800[11]. OEWS counts part-time and full-time wage and salary workers. It leaves out the self-employed and does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Illinois vs US pay

Pay for radiologic technologists in Illinois next to the national figures[1][3].

ILUS
Median per year$79,930[1]$80,110[3]
Median per hour$38.43[1]$38.52[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$59,350[2]$55,980[13]
Top 10% earn more than$104,210[2]$118,660[13]
Jobs7,650[4]230,490[3]

Pay by metro area in Illinois

Metro areas in Illinois with the most jobs for radiologic technologists, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN[11]$82,1405,650
St. Louis, MO-IL$76,3902,190
Peoria, IL$76,490310
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$64,580280
Rockford, IL$75,500260
Champaign-Urbana, IL$66,760210
Springfield, IL$77,800210
Bloomington, IL$74,590140

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for radiologic technologists in the states that border Illinois, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Wisconsin[14]$79,1405,010
Indiana$77,6405,470
Missouri$73,0805,170
Kentucky$69,6703,630
Iowa$65,9302,550

Median pay for radiologic technologists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for radiologic technologists are projected to grow 5% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a radiologic technologist make in Illinois?
The median was $79,930 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $80,770 a year[7].
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly wage was $38.43[1]. The 10th percentile wage was $28.54 an hour and the 90th percentile was $50.10[17].
Which city in Illinois pays radiologic technologists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN had the highest median of the metro areas with published figures, at $82,140 a year[10].
Is Illinois a good state for radiologic technologists?
Illinois had the 25th highest median annual wage for this job among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $180 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a radiologic technologist in Illinois?
This is a US figure, not an Illinois one. Across the US, the typical entry education is an Associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training usually needed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Illinois was $79,930 per year and $38.43 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Illinois: 10th percentile $59,350, 25th percentile $66,000, 75th percentile $97,950, 90th percentile $104,210. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in the US as a whole was $80,110 per year and $38.52 per hour, with about 230,490 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 7,650 people worked as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Illinois (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Illinois had the 25th highest median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Illinois ($79,930) was $180 (0.2%) lower than the US median ($80,110). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Illinois was $80,770 per year and $38.83 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Illinois was $51,960. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Illinois was $27,970 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($51,960). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 11 metro areas in or partly in Illinois with a published median for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN had the highest median annual wage, $82,140. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in the US: 10th percentile $55,980, 25th percentile $64,810, 75th percentile $98,750, 90th percentile $118,660. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in states that border Illinois (highest first): Wisconsin $79,140; Indiana $77,640; Missouri $73,080; Kentucky $69,670; Iowa $65,930. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Radiologic Technologists and Technicians is projected to grow 5% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 13,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Radiologic Technologists and Technicians: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Illinois: 10th percentile $28.54, 25th percentile $31.73, 75th percentile $47.09, 90th percentile $50.10. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Illinois. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.