Average Radiology Nurse Salary in Chicago
Radiology nurses in Chicago earn an average of $97,420 per year (or $46.84 per hour).
Chicago radiology nurses earn 8% higher than the national average salary for radiology nurses, at $89,541 (or $43.04 per hour).
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Radiology nurse salary range in Chicago, IL
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $121,002 | $58 |
| 75th Percentile | $118,246 | $56 |
| Median | $94,269 | $45 |
| 25th Percentile | $76,558 | $36 |
80% of Chicago radiology nurses earn between $73,454 and $121,002.
Cost-of-living adjusted radiology nurse salary in Chicago
Adjusted for cost-of-living, Chicago radiology nurses earn about $92,958 per year. Cost-of-living in Chicago is 4% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
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| Cath Lab Nurse | $98,446 per year |
| Clinical Informatics Nurse | $98,446 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $94,344 per year |
| Quality Assurance Nurse | $93,318 per year |
| Vascular Nurse | $91,267 per year |
| Renal Nurse | $90,242 per year |
| Research Nurse | $88,827 per year |
| Pediatric Critical Care Nurse | $88,191 per year |
| Diabetes Nurse | $88,191 per year |
| Bariatric Nurse | $87,165 per year |
At a $97,420 average annual salary, radiology nurses in Chicago tend to earn less than cath lab nurses ($98,446) and clinical informatics nurses ($98,446). They tend to earn more than endoscopy nurses ($94,344), quality assurance nurses ($93,318), vascular nurses ($91,267), renal nurses ($90,242), research nurses ($88,827), pediatric critical care nurses ($88,191), diabetes nurses ($88,191), and bariatric nurses ($87,165).
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A radiology nurse's role is to care for MRI, CT, and NM patients before, during, and after diagnostic procedures and tests.
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