How much does a medical dosimetrist make in Chicago?
$165,600a year
Median yearly pay for medical dosimetrists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $79.63 an hour or $13,800 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.63
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $127,800Median: $165,600Highest 10%: $174,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $127,800 | $61.42 | |
| 25th | $151,300 | $72.74 | |
| Median | $165,600 | $79.63 | |
| 75th | $169,500 | $81.49 | |
| 90th | $174,800 | $84.04 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for medical dosimetrists.
| St. Louis, MO | $129,600 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical dosimetrist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $79.63 ($165,600 a year).
Do medical dosimetrists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $165,600 against $147,500 nationally, 12% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $163,900, so Chicago pays 1% more.
Where does Chicago rank for medical dosimetrist pay?
4 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical dosimetrist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $127,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $174,800 or more.
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.