Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Illinois
Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Illinois earn a median of $104,950 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $104,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($101,370)
- Rank among states
- 15 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 620
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,590; the top 10% earn over $122,800. Nationally the range is $78,080 to $134,500.
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Nuclear Medicine Technologists pay in Illinois
How much do nuclear medicine technologists make in Illinois?
The median is $104,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $84,590 and the top 10% earn over $122,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for nuclear medicine technologists?
On pay alone it ranks 15 of 49 (+4% vs. the national median of $101,370). Living costs are not included.