How much does a radiation therapist make in Chicago?
$124,900a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $60.02 an hour or $10,400 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.02
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 75
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,500Median: $124,900Highest 10%: $124,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,500 | $49.75 | |
| 25th | $111,100 | $53.42 | |
| Median | $124,900 | $60.02 | |
| 75th | $124,900 | $60.02 | |
| 90th | $124,900 | $60.02 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists.
| St. Louis, MO | $105,300 |
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 radiation therapist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $60.02 ($124,900 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $124,900 against $105,300 nationally, 19% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $124,600, so Chicago pays 0% more.
Where does Chicago rank for radiation therapist pay?
11 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a radiation therapist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $103,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,900 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.