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Radiology Technologist
Advocate Health · Orland Park, IL
$26.55–$39.85/ hour
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Radiologic Technologist jobs in Cicero, IL
The median radiologic technologist pay in the Cicero area is $38.73 per hour ($80,560 a year), with the typical range running from $32.85 to $46.73. 16 open roles with published pay are listed for Cicero and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 72 hospitals in the Cicero metro area. The free report below lists employers near Cicero and what they pay.
- $38.73median pay per hour, Chicago
- $33–$47typical range per hour
- 5,330radiologic technologists employed in the metro area
- 16open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Radiology Tech
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Elgin, IL
$26.35–$38.17/ hour
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Radiology Tech (Non-ARRT Certified)
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$25.49–$37.20/ hour
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Radiology Technologist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Evanston, IL
$36.00–$42.00/ hour
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Radiologic Technologist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Evanston, IL
$28.32–$41.33/ hour
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Radiology Technologist IR Certified - Cardiac Cath Lab
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$36.00–$52.14/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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Interventional Radiology Tech
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL
$37.00–$53.59/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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Radiology Tech (RT) - Pain Clinic Outpatient
Advocate Health · Chicago, IL
$28.55–$42.85/ hour
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Radiology Tech
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Aurora, IL
$26.35–$38.17/ hour
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Radiologic Technolgist
Advocate Health · Hoffman Estates, IL
$26.55–$39.85/ hour
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Radiology Technician - Clinic
Advocate Health · Round Lake, IL
$28.55–$42.85/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Certified Interventional Radiology Tech
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Joliet, IL
$37.00–$53.59/ hour
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Named employers near Cicero, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring radiologic technologists near Cicero
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 10 | $36.91 |
| Advocate Health | 4 | $34.45 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $41.84 |
| ScionHealth | 1 | $32.89 |
Radiologic Technologist pay in Cicero, IL
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 Cicero 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
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 Cicero
- 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 Cicero 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 Cicero
| 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 radiologic 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 the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area
CMS lists 72 hospitals in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, 22 of the 52 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital Evanston, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital Dekalb, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Mchenry, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers New Lenox, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Advocate Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Park Ridge, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Radiologic Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn, IL | 2 mi | $38.73/hr | 55,152 |
| Oak Park, IL | 3 mi | $38.73/hr | 52,947 |
Radiologic Technologist jobs in Illinois · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
ARRT certification in radiography. 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.
Other healthcare roles in Cicero
Cicero city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do radiologic technologists make in Cicero, IL?
Radiologic 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 Cicero a good place for radiologic technologists once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 138th of 306 metro areas for radiologic 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 radiologic technologists in Cicero?
We list 16 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cicero.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Cicero as a radiologic technologist?
ARRT certification in radiography. 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 Cicero?
The federal per diem benchmark in Cicero 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 radiologic technologists in Cicero?
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Your Rad Tech pay reportCicero, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationJoliet, IL · 11 postings$34.83/ hr$25–$54
- Advocate HealthOrland Park, IL · 4 postings$34.45/ hr$27–$43
- MercyIllinois · 3 postings$33.96/ hr$27–$41
- Hospital Sisters Health SystemSpringfield, IL · 5 postings$33.50/ hr$27–$51
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$27Median$33.50High$43
39 Rad Tech postings with published pay in Illinois, 24 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 39 Rad Tech roles
- Radiology TechnologistPermanent$26.55–$39.85/ hour
- Radiology TechPermanent$26.35–$38.17/ hour
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