Radiation Therapist salary in Illinois
What radiation therapists earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$124,600$59.91 per hour
vs U.S.+18%U.S. median $105,310
Middle half earn$107,380 – $124,850Top 10%: $124,850+
Jobs–In Illinois
Radiation Therapist pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $105,310 | $50.63 | 200 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $124,850 | $60.02 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Radiation Therapist pay in similar states
Oregon · $131,600 New York · $129,620 New Jersey · $129,460 Washington · $125,880 Hawaii · $125,520 Connecticut · $116,170
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 radiation therapist make in Illinois?
Radiation Therapists in Illinois earned a median of $124,600 a year ($59.91 an hour) in May 2025, 18% more than the national median of $105,310. The middle half earned $107,380 to $124,850.
Where in Illinois do radiation therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $124,850.
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.