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Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Illinois

Radiologic technologists and technicians operate imaging equipment such as X-ray and CT scan machines to create diagnostic images of patients' internal structures. They may also administer nonradioactive materials into patients' bloodstreams to enhance imaging In Illinois the median pay is $79,930 a year, 0% above the national median of $80,110.

$79,930median pay in Illinois, per year

$66,000–$97,950middle half earn

7,650employed in Illinois

$80,110U.S. median, for comparison

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Who is hiring in Illinois

9,098open roles like this on employer career sites, 356 in Illinois or remote

209employers hiring

5,557posted in the last 7 days

CA · OH · TXwhere most openings are

Openings in Illinois and remote

Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (MRI) · Veterans Health Administration · North Chicago, Illinois · $79170–$102926
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (CT)- Picture Archive Communication System (PACS) Technologist · Veterans Health Administration · Marion, Illinois · $85466–$111112
Pharmacy Technician · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $61592–$80007
Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $61592–$80007
Pharmacy Technician (Compound Sterile Products) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $68156–$88599
Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient-Controlled Substances) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $68156–$88599
Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient) · Veterans Health Administration · Hines, Illinois · $61592–$80007
Medical Records Technician (Coder) Auditor · Veterans Health Administration · Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) · Remote · $69905–$90882

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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringOperations Monitoring

Knowledge areas

English LanguageMedicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceBiologyPhysicsComputers and Electronics

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Licenses and training in Illinois

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Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in other states

California · $121,260 Massachusetts · $103,620 District of Columbia · $102,770 Oregon · $102,290 Washington · $102,090 Hawaii · $101,700 Alaska · $98,920 New York · $98,470 New Jersey · $95,000 Vermont · $94,540

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O*NET-SOC 29-2034.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Illinois, annual.