Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay range in Rockford
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,420 or more. The middle half of radiologic technologists and technicians in Rockford earn between $63,010 and $85,580.
- $49K10th
- $63K25th
- $76KMedian
- $86K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,910 | $6,159 | $35.53 |
| Median | $75,500 | $6,292 | $36.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,010 | $5,251 | $30.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $85,580 | $7,132 | $41.14 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in Rockford vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Radiologic technologists and technicians in Rockford earn 8% less than the Illinois average ($80,770) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($83,840). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $80,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | $73,910 | $75,500 | $49,340 | $98,420 | 260 |
| Illinois | $80,770 | $79,930 | $59,350 | $104,210 | 7,650 |
| United States | $83,840 | $80,110 | $55,980 | $118,660 | 230,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Rockford
On the average salary of $73,910, a single filer in Rockford takes home about $57,308 a year, or $4,776 a month and $2,204 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Rockford a good place for radiologic technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rockford area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $73,910 buys what about $80,203 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Rockford ($47,120). A typical home costs $221,368, or 3.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in other Illinois cities
Rockford ranks 6th of 7 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($83,590).
- Chicago$83,590
- Kankakee$77,570
- Bloomington$74,760
- Champaign$74,480
- Peoria$74,070
- Rockford$73,910
- Springfield$73,490
All Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salaries in Illinois
Highest-paying cities for radiologic technologists and technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($151,170).
- San Jose, CA$151,170
- Vallejo, CA$150,010
- San Francisco, CA$138,390
- Santa Rosa, CA$137,780
- Sacramento, CA$127,380
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Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in Rockford: questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make an hour in Rockford?
$35.53 an hour on average, and $36.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians salary in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiologic technologists and technicians take-home pay in Rockford?
About $57,308 a year ($4,776 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,910.
Do radiologic technologists and technicians earn more in Rockford than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($83,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2034; area Rockford, IL (40420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.26, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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