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State comparison · 2025

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary: California vs Illinois

Occupation

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in California earn a median of $121,260. In Illinois, $79,930. After cost-of-living, the gap is 37% — not 51.7%.

Nominal pay gap
+51.7%
California vs Illinois
COL-adjusted gap
+37%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

California

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Median
$121,260
p25
$95,730
p75
$137,770
p10
$70,210
p90
$165,460
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
110.7
See full breakdown for California

Illinois

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Median
$79,930
p25
$66,000
p75
$97,950
p10
$59,350
p90
$104,210
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
100.0
See full breakdown for Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities (overall index). Hiring velocity from DOL OFLC public disclosure data, recent 180 days vs prior. See methodology.