How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make in Chicago?
$108,900a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear medicine technologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $52.34 an hour or $9,072 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.34
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 99
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $87,760Median: $108,900Highest 10%: $123,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $87,760 | $42.19 | |
| 25th | $100,100 | $48.12 | |
| Median | $108,900 | $52.34 | |
| 75th | $119,400 | $57.40 | |
| 90th | $123,600 | $59.40 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for nuclear medicine technologists.
| St. Louis, MO | $102,200 |
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 nuclear medicine technologist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $52.34 ($108,900 a year).
Do nuclear medicine technologists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $108,900 against $101,400 nationally, 7% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $105,000, so Chicago pays 4% more.
Where does Chicago rank for nuclear medicine technologist pay?
20 of 99 metro areas with data.
How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $87,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $123,600 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.