Radiologists in Illinois. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
2025 wage data not published for radiologists in Illinois
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Illinois radiologists fall on the wage curve.
Distribution not available
The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.
Radiologists in Illinois: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 10 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $389,327. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level II — qualified | 3 | $400,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 4 | $376,827 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 2 | $440,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Radiologists in Illinois. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rush Medical Group | Assistant Professor / Attending Physician, Body Imaging | 5 | $400,000 |
| The University of Chicago | Clinical Associate | 2 | $326,233 |
| Lurie Children's Medical Group, Inc. | Division Head, Neuroradiology | 2 | $375,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial HealthCare | Faculty | 1 | $378,654 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Clinical Associate at The University of Chicago$218,166ChicagoDecided Nov 14, 2025I-200-25307-363000
- Division Head, Neuroradiology at Lurie Children's Medical Group, Inc.$375,000ChicagoWage Level IIIDecided Jun 24, 2025I-200-25167-098910
- Assistant Professor / Attending Physician, Body Imaging at Rush Medical Group$400,000ChicagoWage Level IIDecided Nov 4, 2024I-200-24302-435636
- Faculty at Northwestern Memorial HealthCare$378,654ChicagoWage Level IIIDecided Oct 31, 2024I-200-24298-431394
- Asst. Professor / Attending Physician, Diagnostic Radiology at Rush Medical Group$440,000ChicagoWage Level IVDecided Oct 22, 2024I-200-24289-407578
- Assistant Professor / Attending Physician, Body Imaging at Rush Medical Group$400,000ChicagoWage Level IIDecided Oct 18, 2024I-200-24284-398585
- Assistant Professor/Attending Physician, Neuroradiology at Rush Medical Group$370,000ChicagoWage Level IIDecided Oct 18, 2024I-200-24284-398558
- Assistant Professor (Emergency Radiologist) at The University of Chicago$434,300ChicagoWage Level IIIDecided May 5, 2025I-200-25118-912130
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Radiologists pay by experience level in Illinois
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Radiologists in Illinois, by industry
Median offered wage across 10 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $389,327.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Rush Medical Group | 8 | $389,327 |
| Education | The University of Chicago | 2 | $326,233 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Illinois over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
- 4.5 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.5 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.4 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.4 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.4 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
- 02
Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
- 03
Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
- 04
Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
- 05
Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
- 06
Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
- 07
Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
- 08
Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, oversedation, or bleeding.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+2.8%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Radiologists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 2.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Radiologists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.