How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Illinois?
$100,700a year
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in Illinois. That is $48.39 an hour or $8,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.39
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,350Median: $100,700Highest 10%: $122,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,350 | $37.67 | |
| 25th | $85,230 | $40.98 | |
| Median | $100,700 | $48.39 | |
| 75th | $107,300 | $51.60 | |
| 90th | $122,700 | $58.98 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $103,100 |
| Champaign, IL | $100,400 |
| St. Louis, MO | $98,990 |
| Springfield, IL | $98,470 |
| Rockford, IL | $95,020 |
| Bloomington, IL | $93,860 |
| Peoria, IL | $92,090 |
| Davenport, IA | $82,870 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $81,430 |
| Paducah, KY | $80,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for diagnostic medical sonographers.
| 14. Minnesota | $102,900 |
| 15. Wisconsin | $102,100 |
| 16. Montana | $101,000 |
| 17. Illinois | $100,700 |
| 18. Wyoming | $100,700 |
| 19. Missouri | $100,100 |
| 20. Utah | $100,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $48.39 ($100,700 a year).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $100,700 against $96,590 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
Illinois ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays diagnostic medical sonographers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $103,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.