How much does a radio make in Illinois?
$61,110a year
Median yearly pay for radios in Illinois. That is $29.38 an hour or $5,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.38
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,540Median: $61,110Highest 10%: $77,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,540 | $23.34 | |
| 25th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| Median | $61,110 | $29.38 | |
| 75th | $62,950 | $30.26 | |
| 90th | $77,630 | $37.32 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $61,110 |
| St. Louis, MO | $54,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for radios.
| 21. New Hampshire | $62,450 |
| 22. West Virginia | $62,170 |
| 23. Georgia | $62,010 |
| 24. Illinois | $61,110 |
| 25. Oregon | $61,020 |
| 26. Massachusetts | $60,890 |
| 27. Indiana | $60,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radio make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.38 ($61,110 a year).
Do radios make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $61,110 against $63,520 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Illinois rank for radio pay?
Illinois ranks 24 of 43 states.
Which city in Illinois pays radios the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $61,110 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.