Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for magnetic resonance imaging technologists is $48.43 an hour ($100,730 a year). About 1,930 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($95,480). It is 6% higher than the Illinois median ($95,380).
Pay range for magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.87 | $80,850 |
| 25% of workers | $40.62 | $84,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.43 | $100,730 |
| 75% of workers | $49.89 | $103,770 |
| 90% of workers | $52.67 | $109,550 |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $100,730 | 1,930 |
| Rockford | $94,860 | 100 |
| Springfield | $85,060 | 100 |
| Bloomington | $81,070 | 40 |
| Peoria | $79,090 | 120 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for magnetic resonance imaging technologists
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 2,300 openings a year (BLS)
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