Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist salary in Illinois
What magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$95,380$45.86 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $95,480
Middle half earn$81,800 – $103,250Top 10%: $109,550+
Jobs2,7601.62× the U.S. concentration
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $100,730 | $48.43 | 1,930 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $83,330 | $40.06 | 480 |
| Peoria, IL | $79,090 | $38.02 | 120 |
| Rockford, IL | $94,860 | $45.61 | 100 |
| Springfield, IL | $85,060 | $40.90 | 100 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $79,090 | $38.02 | 100 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $78,520 | $37.75 | 80 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $80,470 | $38.69 | 70 |
| Bloomington, IL | $81,070 | $38.97 | 40 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $92,230 | $44.34 | 40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $78,350 | $37.67 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist pay in similar states
Virginia · $98,640 Nevada · $98,260 Texas · $96,780 Wisconsin · $94,720 Maine · $94,140 Georgia · $92,060
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make in Illinois?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Illinois earned a median of $95,380 a year ($45.86 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $95,480. The middle half earned $81,800 to $103,250.
Where in Illinois do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $100,730.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.