CT Technologist salary in Illinois
CT Technologists in Illinois earn a median of $37.45 per hour, about $77,890 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $37.34. The middle half earn between $31.19 and $43.23 per hour. The highest median among Illinois metro areas is in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, at $38.73 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $37.45median pay per hour
- $77,890median pay per year
- 7,500CT Technologists employed in Illinois
- #22of 50 states by median pay
CT Technologist pay in Illinois: percentiles
| Level | Illinois per hour | Illinois per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.81 | $57,840 | $25.18 |
| Lower quartile | $31.19 | $64,880 | $30.24 |
| Median | $37.45 | $77,890 | $37.34 |
| Upper quartile | $43.23 | $89,920 | $45.01 |
| Top 10% | $49.01 | $101,940 | $51.44 |
CT Technologist pay by metro area in Illinois
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Illinois median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $38.73 | $80,560 | 5,330 | 3% above | $37.39 |
| Kankakee, IL | $37.09 | $77,160 | 70 | 1% below | — |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $35.78 | $74,420 | 240 | 4% below | $38.60 |
| Peoria, IL | $33.27 | $69,190 | 360 | 11% below | $36.47 |
| Rockford, IL | $33.08 | $68,810 | 200 | 12% below | $35.90 |
| Bloomington, IL | $32.27 | $67,120 | 130 | 14% below | $34.50 |
| Springfield, IL | $32.03 | $66,620 | 240 | 14% below | $34.54 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
CT Technologist pay in states next to Illinois
What employers are posting in Illinois
- 22roles with published pay
- $40.88median pay per hour
- $33–$53typical published range
- 7employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 6 | $44.98 |
| OSF Healthcare System | 5 | $39.08 |
| Southern Illinois Healthcare | 3 | $39.75 |
| Mercy | 3 | $43.78 |
| Trinity Health | 2 | $46 |
| Silver Cross Hospital | 2 | $39.66 |
| Hospital Sisters Health System | 1 | $38.78 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 22 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
CT Technologist jobs in Illinois · CT Technologist salary nationwide · Illinois state guide
Common questions
How much does a CT Technologist make in Illinois?
The median is $37.45 per hour, about $77,890 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $27.81 and the top 10% earn over $49.01 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Illinois city pays CT Technologists the most?
Among Illinois metro areas, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN has the highest median at $38.73 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Illinois rank for CT Technologist pay?
Illinois ranks 22nd of 50 states by median CT Technologist pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your CT Tech pay reportIllinois · 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
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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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