X-ray technician salary in Chicago, IL
How much does an X-ray Technician make in Chicago, IL?
Average base salary
$39.62
10%
above national averageAverage $39.62
Low $24.74
High $63.43
Non-cash benefit
401(k)
The average salary for a x-ray technician is $39.62 per hour in Chicago, IL. 332 salaries reported, updated at September 20, 2023
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Salaries by years of experience in Chicago, IL
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
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Top companies for X-ray Technicians in Chicago, IL
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Highest paying cities for X-ray Technicians near Chicago, IL
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Where can an X-ray Technician earn more?
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Best-paid skills and qualifications for X-ray Technicians
Most recommended skill
Cath Lab(earn +47.63% more)
The jobs requiring this skill have decrease by 3.23% since 2018. X-ray Technicians with this skill earn +47.63% more than the average base salary, which is $39.62 per hour.
Job Trend
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this skill | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 37 | increase by 37 |
| 2013 | 49 | increase by 32.43% |
| 2014 | 32 | decrease by 34.69% |
| 2015 | 25 | decrease by 21.88% |
| 2016 | 25 | decrease by 0.00% |
| 2017 | 29 | increase by 16.00% |
| 2018 | 31 | increase by 6.90% |
| 2019 | 30 | decrease by 3.23% |
Top companies hiring X-ray Technicians with the recommended skill
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Most common benefits for X-ray Technicians
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 403(b)
- AD&D insurance
- Adoption assistance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Housing stipend
- Life insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid housing
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Salary satisfaction
Based on 534 ratings57% of X-ray Technicians in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
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How much do similar professions get paid in Chicago, IL?
CT Technologist
Job openingsAverage $2,466 per week
Technologist
Job openingsAverage $24.23 per hour
Technician
Job openingsAverage $22.63 per hour
Mammography Technologist
Job openingsAverage $32.75 per hour
MRI Technologist
Job openingsAverage $54.59 per hour
Radiologist
Job openingsAverage $116,420 per year
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Common questions about salaries for an X-ray Technician
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How much do similar professions to an x-ray technician get paid?
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