How much does a radiologist make in Chicago?
$479,900a year
Median yearly pay for radiologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $230.73 an hour or $39,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $230.73
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 67
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $236,800Median: $479,900Highest 10%: $479,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $236,800 | $113.85 | |
| 25th | $479,900 | $230.73 | |
| Median | $479,900 | $230.73 | |
| 75th | $479,900 | $230.73 | |
| 90th | $479,900 | $230.73 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for radiologists.
| St. Louis, MO | $468,900 |
| Champaign, IL | $239,200 |
| Rockford, IL | $239,200 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiologist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $230.73 ($479,900 a year).
Do radiologists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $479,900 against $420,900 nationally, 14% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $239,200, so Chicago pays 101% more.
Where does Chicago rank for radiologist pay?
11 of 67 metro areas with data.
How much does a radiologist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $236,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $479,900 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.