How much does a radiation therapist make in Illinois?
$124,600a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in Illinois. That is $59.90 an hour or $10,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.90
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 46
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,340Median: $124,600Highest 10%: $124,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,340 | $46.32 | |
| 25th | $107,400 | $51.63 | |
| Median | $124,600 | $59.90 | |
| 75th | $124,900 | $60.02 | |
| 90th | $124,900 | $60.02 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $124,900 |
| St. Louis, MO | $105,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for radiation therapists.
| 4. New Jersey | $129,500 |
| 5. Washington | $125,900 |
| 6. Hawaii | $125,500 |
| 7. Illinois | $124,600 |
| 8. Connecticut | $116,200 |
| 9. Kansas | $108,800 |
| 10. Arizona | $108,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $59.90 ($124,600 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $124,600 against $105,300 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Illinois rank for radiation therapist pay?
Illinois ranks 7 of 46 states.
Which city in Illinois pays radiation therapists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $124,900 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.