Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for diagnostic medical sonographers is $48.40 an hour ($100,660 a year). About 3,270 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($96,590). Illinois ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for diagnostic medical sonographers in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.67 | $78,350 |
| 25% of workers | $40.97 | $85,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.40 | $100,660 |
| 75% of workers | $51.60 | $107,330 |
| 90% of workers | $58.98 | $122,680 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $103,080 | 2,280 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $100,420 | 100 |
| Springfield | $98,470 | 120 |
| Rockford | $95,020 | 110 |
| Bloomington | $93,860 | 50 |
| Peoria | $92,090 | 170 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for diagnostic medical sonographers
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +13.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 6,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $79,930 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $49,930 |
| Surgical Technologists | $64,650 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $95,380 |
| Surgical Assistants | $80,210 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $61,870 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $48,360 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $104,950 |
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