SOC 29-1224 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Radiologists — Illinois
Illinois · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay in Illinois is $239,200 a year, 43.2% under the national median of $420,860 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Illinois is $239,200 a year, 43.2% under the national median of $420,860 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $239,200 and $239,200. The lowest tenth earn under $239,200, while the highest tenth earn more than $239,200.
Illinois ranks number 30th out of 39 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $479,910. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 15th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $239,200 | −43.2% |
| 25th | $239,200 | −43.2% |
| Median (50th) | $239,200+ | −43.2% |
| 75th | $239,200 | −43.2% |
| 90th | $239,200 | −43.2% |
| Mean | $239,200 | −43.2% |
A median marked with “+” is reported at or above the highest wage the survey publishes, so the true figure may be higher.
Highest-paying metro areas in Illinois
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $239,200 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$239,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$239,200US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $239,200 a year, 43.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $239,200 to $239,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 30th of 39 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $479,910.
- The median is reported at or above the ceiling the survey publishes, so the true figure may be higher.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Radiologists in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $239,200, or $115.00 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 $420,860, so pay in Illinois is 43.2% lower. 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 Illinois earns more than $239,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $239,200 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Chicago, at $479,910 per year.
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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