Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $103,170 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.60
10th percentile $84,420
90th percentile $120,740
Employed locally 500
National median $97,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,420
    25th
    $92,010
    50th (median)
    $103,170
    75th
    $110,230
    90th
    $120,740

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary vs area income 116% Median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nuclear Medicine Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $183,820
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $182,530
    Modesto, CA $172,530
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $167,020
    Fresno, CA $157,160
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $156,190

    Nearby metros — Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $167,020
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $115,290
    Illinois $101,840
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $98,870
    St. Louis, MO-IL $98,060
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $97,700

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,480
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,570
    Physicians, All Other $215,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,920
    Pharmacists $137,610
    Physical Therapists $104,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nuclear Medicine Technologists make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Chicago, IL-IN is $49.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.40 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Nuclear Medicine Technologists salaries?

    The median Nuclear Medicine Technologists salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 6.3% above the national median of $97,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nuclear Medicine Technologists in Chicago?

    Entry-level Nuclear Medicine Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $84,420 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,010.