How much do radiologists make in Illinois?
What radiologists earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country (May 2025 BLS data).
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Median pay in Illinois
$239,200+
a year, or $115.00+ an hour. That is 43% less than the national median of $420,860.
The middle half of radiologists in Illinois earn $239,200+ to $239,200+.
Rank among states
#30 of 38
Illinois pays radiologists more than 8 of the other 37 states. Highest: Minnesota ($708,340).
Jobs in Illinois
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Radiologists employed in Illinois.
Radiologist pay in Illinois cities
Metro and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas as BLS defines them, including metro areas that cross into neighboring states.. Click a column to sort.
| Area | Pay a year | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $225.41 | 170 | |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $115.00+ | 70 | |
| Rockford, IL | $115.00+ | 50 | |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $230.73 | – |
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Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses
$95,990
median a year · 138,910 jobs
Home Health and Personal Care Aides
$38,060
median a year · 134,100 jobs
Nursing Assistants
$45,960
median a year · 68,640 jobs
Pharmacy Technicians
$46,650
median a year · 21,340 jobs
Physicians, All Other
$132,540
median a year · 20,790 jobs
Medical Assistants
$46,090
median a year · 20,260 jobs
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
$75,000
median a year · 17,440 jobs
Dental Assistants
$48,610
median a year · 13,740 jobs
Pharmacists
$139,080
median a year · 12,070 jobs
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians
$71,950
median a year · 10,330 jobs
Physical Therapists
$105,250
median a year · 9,800 jobs
Psychiatric Technicians
$46,200
median a year · 9,410 jobs
Questions about radiologist pay in Illinois
How much does a radiologist make in Illinois?
Radiologists in Illinois earned a median of $239,200+ a year ($115.00+ an hour) in May 2025, 43% less than the national median of $420,860. The middle half earned $239,200+ to $239,200+.
Where in Illinois do radiologists earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $479,910.
How does Illinois rank for radiologist pay?
Illinois ranks #30 of 38 states for radiologists pay. Minnesota pays the most, at $708,340 a year. Pay figures don't account for differences in cost of living.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Median pay is the middle wage; where BLS publishes no median, the average (mean) is shown, marked "(avg)". Values marked "+" are above the most BLS reports exactly. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.