Nuclear Medicine Technologist salary in Illinois
What nuclear medicine technologists earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$104,950$50.46 per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $101,370
Middle half earn$96,540 – $117,840Top 10%: $122,800+
Jobs6200.92× the U.S. concentration
Nuclear Medicine 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 | $108,860 | $52.34 | 480 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $102,170 | $49.12 | 160 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Nuclear Medicine Technologist pay in similar states
Idaho · $104,630 Nebraska · $104,320 Maryland · $104,150 Rhode Island · $104,000 Indiana · $103,230 North Dakota · $102,640
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 nuclear medicine technologist make in Illinois?
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Illinois earned a median of $104,950 a year ($50.46 an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $101,370. The middle half earned $96,540 to $117,840.
Where in Illinois do nuclear medicine technologists earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $108,860.
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.