SOC 29-2036 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Medical Dosimetrists — Chicago
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
In Chicago, IL the median wage for Medical Dosimetrists is $165,620 a year, which is 12.3% higher than the national figure of $147,470.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Chicago, IL the median wage for Medical Dosimetrists is $165,620 a year, which is 12.3% higher than the national figure of $147,470. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $151,290 and $169,500. The lowest tenth earn under $127,760, while the highest tenth earn more than $174,800.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.0 of every thousand jobs. Of the 716 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 25th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $127,760 | −13.4% |
| 25th | $151,290 | +2.6% |
| Median (50th) | $165,620 | +12.3% |
| 75th | $169,500 | +14.9% |
| 90th | $174,800 | +18.5% |
| Mean | $160,560 | +8.9% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Chicago sit close to the national average, so $165,620 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$165,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$165,620US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $165,620 a year, 12.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $127,760 to $174,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Medical Dosimetrists in Chicago, IL?
The median annual wage is $165,620, or $79.63 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $147,470, so pay in Chicago, IL is 12.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Chicago, IL earns more than $174,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $127,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Chicago, IL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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