How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make in Illinois?
$105,000a year
Median yearly pay for nuclear medicine technologists in Illinois. That is $50.46 an hour or $8,746 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.46
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,590Median: $105,000Highest 10%: $122,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,590 | $40.67 | |
| 25th | $96,540 | $46.41 | |
| Median | $105,000 | $50.46 | |
| 75th | $117,800 | $56.65 | |
| 90th | $122,800 | $59.04 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $108,900 |
| St. Louis, MO | $102,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nuclear medicine technologists.
| 12. Nevada | $109,200 |
| 13. New Hampshire | $107,900 |
| 14. Minnesota | $107,400 |
| 15. Illinois | $105,000 |
| 16. Idaho | $104,600 |
| 17. Nebraska | $104,300 |
| 18. Maryland | $104,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nuclear medicine technologist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $50.46 ($105,000 a year).
Do nuclear medicine technologists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $105,000 against $101,400 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for nuclear medicine technologist pay?
Illinois ranks 15 of 49 states.
Which city in Illinois pays nuclear medicine technologists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $108,900 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.