IL · Decatur · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Decatur, IL

The median radiologic technologist pay in Illinois is $37.45 per hour ($77,890 a year), with the typical range running from $31.19 to $43.23. That is in line with the U.S. median of $37.34 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Decatur. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Decatur.

Radiologic Technologist pay in Decatur, IL

Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 7,500 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in Illinois.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.81$57,84026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.19$64,88016% below U.S. median
Median$37.45$77,890in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$43.23$89,92016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.01$101,94031% above U.S. median

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 Decatur

  • Overall prices in Decatur run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 56.2).

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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,348
  • Per year: $67,410
  • Per month: $5,618

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Illinois. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Decatur

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).

Open Radiologic Technologist roles in Illinois

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Decatur as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Radiology Technologist

Advocate Health · Orland Park, IL

$26.55–$39.85/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R211558
New this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Radiology Tech

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Elgin, IL

$26.35–$38.17/ hour
  • OTHER
  • Req 285784
New this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

Radiology Tech

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Kankakee, IL

$26.35–$38.17/ hour
  • OTHER
  • Req 285785
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Radiology Technologist

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Evanston, IL

$36.00–$42.00/ hour
  • CONTRACTOR
  • Req 285492
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Decatur

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Decatur, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Decatur Memorial Hospital
Decatur, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
St Marys Hospital
Decatur, IL
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Radiologic Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Springfield, IL38 mi$32.03/hr112,949
Champaign, IL39 mi$35.78/hr91,961
Bloomington, IL43 mi$32.27/hr79,232
Normal, IL46 mi$32.27/hr53,304
Peoria, IL72 mi$33.27/hr111,696
Terre Haute, IN87 mi$35.35/hr58,531

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.

Illinois state guide

Other healthcare roles in Decatur

Decatur city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Decatur, IL?

Radiologic Technologists in Illinois have a median pay of $37.45 per hour, about $77,890 a year. The middle half earn between $31.19 and $43.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do radiologic technologists work in Decatur?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Decatur, led by Decatur Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Decatur 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 Decatur?

The federal per diem benchmark in Decatur is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Rad Tech pay reportDecatur, 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

  1. Radiology TechnologistPermanent
    $26.55–$39.85/ hour
    Advocate Health · Orland Park, IL · posted yesterday
  2. Radiology TechPermanent
    $26.35–$38.17/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Elgin, IL · posted yesterday

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