IL · Springfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Springfield, IL

Radiologic Technologists in the Springfield area earn a median of $32.03 per hour, about $66,620 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.26 and $37.30. That ranks 210th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 199th of 306 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Springfield. The free report below lists employers near Springfield and what they pay.

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Radiologic Technologist pay in Springfield, IL

The metro median is 14% below the Illinois statewide median of $37.45 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 240 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Springfield metro area, 2.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.59).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.09$54,27030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.26$62,94019% below U.S. median
Median$32.03$66,62014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.30$77,580in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$40.64$84,5309% above U.S. median

How Springfield ranks

  • 210th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 199th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Springfield

  • Overall prices in Springfield run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $32.03 median hour buys what $34.54 buys at the national price level, 8% below 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 Springfield paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,153
  • Per year: $57,654
  • Per month: $4,804

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

Travel assignment per diem in Springfield

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).

Hospitals in Springfield

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Memorial Medical Center
Springfield, IL
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
St Johns Hospital
Springfield, IL
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Andrew Mcfarland Mental Hlth Ctr
Springfield, IL
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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
Decatur, IL38 mi$37.45/hr68,763
Bloomington, IL59 mi$32.27/hr79,232
Normal, IL61 mi$32.27/hr53,304
Peoria, IL66 mi$33.27/hr111,696
Champaign, IL76 mi$35.78/hr91,961
Florissant, MO78 mi$33.19/hr51,290

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 Springfield

Springfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Springfield, IL?

Radiologic Technologists in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $32.03 per hour, about $66,620 a year. The middle half earn between $30.26 and $37.30 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Springfield a good place for radiologic technologists once cost of living is counted?

Springfield ranks 199th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 210th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Springfield?

We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Springfield. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Springfield.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield 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.

Does Valorem Health place radiologic technologists in Springfield?

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Your Rad Tech pay reportSpringfield, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Hospital Sisters Health SystemSpringfield, IL · 5 postings$33.50/ hr$27–$51
  • 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

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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