Illinois · BLS SOC 29-2032

Ultrasound Technician salary in Illinois

Q: What is the average ultrasound technician salary in Illinois?

The median ultrasound technician salary in Illinois is $87,000 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $64,090; the top 10% earn $109,340 or more. About 3,284 people work in this role across the state.

Q: How does Illinois ultrasound technician pay compare to the national average?

Illinois's median of $87,000 is $2,530 above the U.S. national median of $84,470. After adjusting for Illinois's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.4), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $87,525.

Median $87,000 · Top 10% earn $109,340+ · Roughly 3,284 workers in Illinois. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Illinois median: $87,000; $41.83/hr
Top 10%: $109,340; 90th percentile
Bottom 10%: $64,090; Entry-level range
Real pay: $87,525; CoL-adjusted (RPP 99.4)

Illinois pays close to the U.S. median for ultrasound technicians — $87,000 versus the national median of $84,470. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 3,284 ultrasound technicians.

What drives ultrasound technician pay in Illinois

Illinois ultrasound tech pay tracks above national median in Chicago metro, driven by Northwestern and University of Chicago Medicine.

Illinois ranks #18 of 50 states

Where Illinois sits in the national distribution for ultrasound technician pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank	State	Median	vs. Illinois
#16	Nevada	$87,850	+$850
#15	New Hampshire	$88,690	+$1,690
#14	Rhode Island	$88,690	+$1,690
#18	Illinois (this page)	$87,000	—
#19	Delaware	$85,310	−$1,690
#20	Arizona	$83,630	−$3,370
#21	Maine	$83,630	−$3,370

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Education path for Illinois

The typical path is a associate degree (most common) or 1-yr certificate after rt/rn, taking about 24 months. Tuition ranges from $8,000 (community college) to $45,000 (private accelerated). On the Illinois median of $87,000, payback periods are typically 0.8 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Ultrasound Technician salary in Illinois — FAQ

What is the average ultrasound technician salary in Illinois?

The median ultrasound technician salary in Illinois is $87,000 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $64,090; the top 10% earn $109,340 or more. About 3,284 people work in this role across the state.

How does Illinois ultrasound technician pay compare to the national average?

Illinois's median of $87,000 is $2,530 above the U.S. national median of $84,470. After adjusting for Illinois's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.4), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $87,525.

Is ultrasound technician a good career in Illinois?

On the data: Illinois employs roughly 3,284 ultrasound technicians, with a median wage of $87,000 and the top decile clearing $109,340. The role is projected to grow +11% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.

What's the hourly rate for ultrasound technicians in Illinois?

At the Illinois median of $87,000 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $41.83/hr. The top 10% earn around $52.57/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $30.81/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Illinois-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-2032: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Illinois's RPP is 99.4 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.