PermanentPosted 17 days ago
CT Technologist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Des Plaines, IL
$42.00–$49.00/ hour
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CT Technologist jobs in Des Plaines, IL
Pay for CT Technologists in the Des Plaines area centers on $38.73 per hour, or about $80,560 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.85 and the upper quarter over $46.73. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Des Plaines. That ranks 74th of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 138th of 306 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Des Plaines.
- $38.73median pay per hour, Chicago
- $33–$47typical range per hour
- 5,330CT Technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 3% above the Illinois statewide median of $37.45 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 5,330 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.47 | $63,380 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $32.85 | $68,330 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.73 | $80,560 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.73 | $97,200 | 25% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.80 | $103,580 | 33% above U.S. median |
How Des Plaines ranks
- 74th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 138th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 6 Illinois metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for CT Technologist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (SOC 29-2034), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Des Plaines
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.73 median hour buys what $37.39 buys at the national price level, in line with the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Des Plaines paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,394
- Per year: $69,714
- Per month: $5,810
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Des Plaines
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $195 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,009 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,117 |
Travel CT Technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Des Plaines
CMS lists 1 hospital in Des Plaines. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Behavioral Hospital Des Plaines, IL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
CT Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Prospect, IL | 3 mi | $38.73/hr | 55,460 |
| Arlington Heights, IL | 6 mi | $38.73/hr | 75,596 |
CT Technologist jobs in Illinois · CT Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do CT Technologists make in Des Plaines, IL?
CT Technologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $38.73 per hour, about $80,560 a year. The middle half earn between $32.85 and $46.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Des Plaines a good place for CT Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 138th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 74th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring CT Technologists in Des Plaines?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Des Plaines. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Des Plaines.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Des Plaines as a CT Technologist?
ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Des Plaines?
The federal per diem benchmark in Des Plaines is $195 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,009 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place CT Technologists in Des Plaines?
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Your CT Tech pay reportDes Plaines, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Trinity HealthIllinois · 2 postings$46.00/ hr$35–$57
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationKankakee, IL · 6 postings$44.98/ hr$31–$53
- MercyIllinois · 3 postings$43.78/ hr$34–$54
- Southern Illinois HealthcareIllinois · 3 postings$39.75/ hr$31–$48
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$32Median$40.88High$53
22 CT Tech postings with published pay in Illinois, 13 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 22 CT Tech roles
- CT Technologist 4x10's NightsPermanent$35.00–$57.00/ hour
- CT TechnologistPer diem$33.85–$44.30/ hour
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