Radiologic Technologist Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median radiologic technologist in the Chicago area earns $82,140 a year ($39.49 an hour), 3% above the U.S. median ($80,110) and 3% above the Illinois median ($79,930). Half of the 5,650 radiologic technologists there earn between $67,940 and $99,360.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,130 | $59,350 | $55,980 |
| 25th percentile | $67,940 | $66,000 | $64,810 |
| Median | $82,140 | $79,930 | $80,110 |
| 75th percentile | $99,360 | $97,950 | $98,750 |
| 90th percentile | $106,150 | $104,210 | $118,660 |
| Average | $83,590 | $80,770 | $83,840 |
| Jobs | 5,650 | 7,650 | 230,490 |
Chicago, IL ranks 21st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($154,850).
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Check my payRadiologic technologist pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $154,850
- San Francisco, CA: $141,780
- Sacramento, CA: $135,880
- San Diego, CA: $113,480
- Los Angeles, CA: $108,030
- Seattle, WA: $105,200
- Riverside, CA: $105,190
- Portland, OR: $104,810
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.