Ultrasound Tech Salary in Illinois - IL

By allied health world contributing writer
Published: February, 5 2010

Illinois is paying significantly higher than the national average salary for a diagnostic medical sonographer.  For example, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual Illinois ultrasound technician salary is $68,770 as compared to the average national annual salary of $62,660.  The figures below are a breakdown of specific cities in Illinois with their reported salaries for a diagnostic medical sonographer, as noted by indeed.com. 

Bloomington/Normal, Illinois Ultrasound Technician: $61,000
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois Ultrasound Technician: $63,000
Chicago, Illinois Ultrasound Technician: $70,000
Moline, Illinois Ultrasound Technician: $60,000
Peoria, Illinois Ultrasound Technician: $62,000
Rockford, Illinois Ultrasound Technician: $59,000
Springfield, Illinois Ultrasound Technician: $72,000

Illinois Sonographer Associations

Illinois does not have a formal professional association at this time for diagnostic medical sonography.  The following contact information is a national organization.

The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS)
2745 Dallas Pkwy Ste 350
Plano, TX 75093-8730
Telephone:  (214) 473-8057 or (800) 229-9506
Fax:   (214) 473-8563
www.sdms.org

Illinois Ultrasound Tech Continuing Education Requirements

If you have obtained the registered diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS) credential, one must complete a minimum of 30 continuing medical education (CME) credits every 3 years in order to maintain an active status.  On a side note, since Illinois does not license this profession, there are no state continuing educational requirements.