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Radiation Therapists Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Radiation Therapists make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$124,600
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.5% vs 2024
$114,470
Mean Salary
$124,600
Median Salary
$59.90
Hourly Rate
Radiation Therapists salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Radiation Therapists in Illinois earn a median salary of $124,600 per year ($10,383/month).
This is 20.2% above the national average of $103,684.
Illinois ranks #7 out of 46 states for Radiation Therapists pay.
Salaries increased by 3.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Radiation Therapists
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.75
Active Listening
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.5
Social Perceptiveness
3.38
Operations Monitoring
3.38
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.56
English Language
4.04
Medicine and Dentistry
3.95
Physics
3.77
Mathematics
3.62
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(50.1% of workers)
Salaries for Radiation Therapists in Illinois range from $96,340 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $124,850 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $107,380 and $124,850.
How much do Radiation Therapists make in Illinois?
The median annual salary for Radiation Therapists in Illinois is $124,600 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $114,470.
What is the salary range for a Radiation Therapists in Illinois?
Salaries for Radiation Therapists in Illinois range from $96,340 at the 10th percentile to $124,850 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $107,380 and $124,850.
What is the starting salary for a Radiation Therapists in Illinois?
Entry-level Radiation Therapists positions in Illinois typically start around $96,340 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $107,380 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Radiation Therapists in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Radiation Therapists in Illinois is approximately $59.90 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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