Dialysis Technician Salary in Illinois: $45,092 (2026)

Quick Answer:Across Illinois's 65 metropolitan areas, the average median dialysis technician pay sits at $45,092/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-2099. Because Illinois sits at BEA RPP 97.1 (3% below the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $46,439 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Springfield ($53,592), Naperville ($44,673), Chicago ($44,211).

Dialysis Technician Salary in Illinois - 2025 BLS Data Infographic — Illinois dialysis technician salary overview (2026)

$45,092

Avg Median Salary

$21.68

Avg Hourly Rate

4,754

Metro Employed

Cities

In 2026, the average median salary for dialysis technicians in Illinois is projected at $45,092, slightly below the national median of $45,322, marking a difference of -0.5%. The highest-paying city in Illinois for this role is Springfield, where technicians can expect to earn $54,884, while the lowest salaries are found in Carbondale at $41,337. The substantial salary gap of $13,547 between these cities can be attributed to factors such as cost of living differences, local demand for healthcare services, and availability of training programs. Illinois has specific state licensing requirements and scope of practice laws that can influence job opportunities and salaries. The healthcare demand, particularly for renal care, continues to increase, contributing to a positive growth rate of 2.41% in this field. With 4,754 dialysis technicians employed across the state, the job market remains steady. Major employment hubs like Naperville, Chicago, and Elgin present salaries of $45,750, $45,276, and $44,873, respectively. Overall, the outlook for dialysis technicians in Illinois is encouraging as the aging population and rising incidence of kidney disease drive the need for qualified professionals in the sector.

Illinois Dialysis Technician Salary Range

Entry Level (10th %ile)

$38,269

avg across 65 cities

Median

$45,092

state average

Top Earners (90th %ile)

$72,252

avg across 65 cities

Overall salary range in Illinois: $31,392 (lowest entry-level) to $83,262 (highest top earner)

Illinois vs National Average

Illinois

$45,092

National Median

$45,322

Illinois dialysis technicians earn 0.51% less than the national median ($-230/year difference).

Illinois Dialysis Technician Salary Distribution (2026)

Dialysis Technician salaries in Illinois range from $38,269 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $72,252 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $45,092. The Illinois median is $230 below the US national median of $45,322. The average hourly rate is $21.68/hr. Approximately 4,754 dialysis technicians are employed across 65 cities.

2021 BLS Actual

$45,786

2025 BLS Actual

$44,031

2026 Current Est.

$45,092

2021–2027 Growth

+0.9%

Salary Trajectory for Dialysis Technicians in Illinois (2021–2027)

2021–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 2.41% projection.

BLS Actual Estimated Projected

Year	Annual Salary	Status
2021	$45,786	Actual
2022	$45,947	Actual
2023	$47,698	Actual
2024	$49,535	Actual
2025	$44,031	Actual
2026(current)	$45,092	Estimated
2027	$46,179	Projected

Based on 5 years of BLS OEWS data for the Illinois metropolitan area, the median dialysis technician salary grew -3.8% from $45,786 (2021) to $44,031 (2025). At a 2.41% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $46,179 by 2027 — a total increase of $393 (0.86%) from 2021.

Note: Historical values (2021–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the Illinois metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 2.41% CAGR derived from 5-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.

Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in Illinois

Springfield

130 employed · $26.39/hr

$54,884

+21.72% vs avg

Naperville

23 employed · $22.00/hr

$45,750

+1.46% vs avg

Chicago

3,540 employed · $21.76/hr

$45,276

+0.41% vs avg

Elgin

16 employed · $21.58/hr

$44,873

-0.49% vs avg

Decatur

13 employed · $21.52/hr

$44,749

-0.76% vs avg

Lowest Paying Cities in Illinois

City	Median Salary	vs State Avg	Hourly
Carbondale	$41,337	-8.33%	$19.88
Elmhurst	$41,748	-7.42%	$20.07
Peoria	$41,762	-7.38%	$20.08
Calumet City	$41,852	-7.19%	$20.12
Galesburg	$41,865	-7.16%	$20.12

Best Value Cities for Dialysis Technicians in Illinois

When adjusted for local cost of living, these Illinois cities offer the most purchasing power for dialysis technicians.

City	Nominal Salary	CoL Index	Adjusted Salary
Springfield	$54,884	92.745	$59,177
Champaign	$44,529	92.704	$48,034
Rockford	$44,133	92.154	$47,890
Naperville	$45,750	97.1	$47,116
Elgin	$44,873	97.1	$46,213

Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.

Salary by Experience Level in Illinois

Experience Level	Estimated Annual	Est. Hourly	Description
Entry Level (0-2 years)	$38,269	$18.40	10th percentile, new graduates
Mid Career (3-7 years)	$45,092	$21.68	50th percentile, median salary
Experienced (7+ years)	$72,252	$34.74	90th percentile, top earners

Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across Illinois metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.

All 65 Cities in Illinois

#	City	Median Salary	Hourly	Entry (P10)	Top (P90)	Employed
1	Springfield	$54,884	$26.39	$36,148	$76,666	130
2	Naperville	$45,750	$22.00	$33,125	$70,912	23
3	Chicago	$45,276	$21.76	$39,779	$72,782	3,540
4	Elgin	$44,873	$21.58	$34,511	$69,553	16
5	Decatur	$44,749	$21.52	$34,033	$69,361	13
6	Orland Park	$44,749	$21.52	$34,079	$69,361	9
7	Bolingbrook	$44,557	$21.42	$32,136	$69,062	19
8	Champaign	$44,529	$21.41	$33,840	$83,262	80
9	Urbana	$44,367	$21.33	$36,455	$68,769	6
10	Palatine	$44,221	$21.26	$32,641	$68,542	16
11	Waukegan	$44,196	$21.25	$32,764	$68,504	18
12	Rockford	$44,133	$21.22	$34,400	$67,572	130
13	Mount Prospect	$44,112	$21.21	$32,566	$68,374	13
14	Hoffman Estates	$43,969	$21.14	$32,229	$68,152	8
15	Evanston	$43,885	$21.10	$32,034	$68,022	16
16	Joliet	$43,848	$21.08	$33,393	$67,964	25
17	Oak Park	$43,812	$21.07	$31,863	$67,909	10
18	Moline	$43,785	$21.06	$33,724	$67,867	10
19	Danville	$43,721	$21.02	$34,118	$67,768	5
20	Addison	$43,629	$20.97	$33,891	$67,624	6
21	Berwyn	$43,609	$20.96	$31,392	$67,595	12
22	Aurora	$43,581	$20.95	$32,779	$67,550	44
23	Tinley Park	$43,574	$20.95	$34,618	$67,540	8
24	Northbrook	$43,529	$20.93	$33,601	$67,471	8
25	St. Charles	$43,502	$20.91	$33,579	$67,428	7
26	Gurnee	$43,491	$20.91	$33,555	$67,411	8
27	Arlington Heights	$43,431	$20.88	$34,454	$67,318	18
28	Wheaton	$43,375	$20.85	$34,321	$67,231	14
29	Woodridge	$43,361	$20.85	$33,191	$67,211	9
30	Schaumburg	$43,340	$20.84	$34,193	$67,177	13
31	Buffalo Grove	$43,328	$20.83	$35,378	$67,157	7
32	Bartlett	$43,324	$20.83	$33,145	$67,151	9
33	Lake in the Hills	$43,163	$20.75	$32,709	$66,902	6
34	Collinsville	$43,157	$20.75	$32,738	$66,893	5
35	Bloomington	$43,149	$20.75	$32,128	$64,896	40
36	Skokie	$43,144	$20.74	$33,730	$66,874	12
37	Rock Island	$43,107	$20.73	$32,263	$66,816	5
38	Wheeling	$43,081	$20.71	$34,767	$66,775	6
39	Carpentersville	$43,033	$20.69	$34,694	$66,701	8
40	Oak Lawn	$43,004	$20.68	$33,268	$66,657	14
41	O'Fallon	$42,995	$20.67	$32,348	$66,642	6
42	Quincy	$42,828	$20.59	$31,946	$66,383	6
43	Algonquin	$42,828	$20.59	$31,766	$66,383	5
44	Carol Stream	$42,790	$20.57	$31,856	$66,325	10
45	Normal	$42,788	$20.57	$31,688	$66,322	8
46	Kankakee	$42,762	$20.55	$33,381	$74,872	70
47	Lombard	$42,762	$20.56	$31,790	$66,282	8
48	Cicero	$42,718	$20.53	$32,773	$66,213	21
49	Plainfield	$42,673	$20.51	$34,917	$66,144	11
50	Des Plaines	$42,665	$20.51	$32,650	$66,131	12
51	Oswego	$42,502	$20.43	$34,497	$65,878	7
52	DeKalb	$42,467	$20.42	$34,591	$65,824	9
53	Park Ridge	$42,434	$20.40	$34,508	$65,772	7
54	Hanover Park	$42,416	$20.39	$34,466	$65,745	6
55	Glenview	$42,413	$20.39	$34,458	$65,740	12
56	Romeoville	$42,242	$20.31	$34,040	$65,475	7
57	Streamwood	$42,184	$20.28	$33,899	$65,385	8
58	Downers Grove	$42,105	$20.25	$33,707	$65,263	11
59	Belleville	$42,095	$20.24	$33,683	$65,246	10
60	Crystal Lake	$42,026	$20.21	$33,517	$65,140	9
61	Galesburg	$41,865	$20.12	$33,129	$64,891	4
62	Calumet City	$41,852	$20.12	$33,096	$64,871	7
63	Peoria	$41,762	$20.08	$34,372	$75,728	140
64	Elmhurst	$41,748	$20.07	$32,849	$64,710	9
65	Carbondale	$41,337	$19.88	$35,010	$64,072	5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do dialysis technicians make in Illinois in 2026?

The average median dialysis technician salary in Illinois is $45,092/year across 65 metro areas, based on estimated 2026 (projected from 2025 BLS data). Salaries range from $41,337 in Carbondale to $54,884 in Springfield. This makes Illinois 0.51% below the national median of $45,322. The state employs approximately 4,754 dialysis technicians.

What is the highest paying city for dialysis technicians in Illinois?

Springfield offers the highest dialysis technician salary in Illinois at $54,884/year ($26.39/hr), based on estimated 2026 (projected from 2025 BLS data). The top 3 highest-paying cities are Springfield ($54,884), Naperville ($45,750), Chicago ($45,276). Higher pay in these metros is typically driven by cost of living, demand for dialysis services, and competition among employers for licensed dialysis technicians.

How does Illinois dialysis technician pay compare to the national average?

Illinois's average dialysis technician salary of $45,092 is 0.51% below the national median of $45,322 in 2026. The state employs approximately 4,754 dialysis technicians across 65 metropolitan areas. When comparing salaries, consider cost-of-living differences — a lower nominal salary in an affordable area may provide better purchasing power than a higher salary in an expensive metro.

What is the entry-level dialysis technician salary in Illinois?

Entry-level dialysis technicians (10th percentile) in Illinois earn approximately $38,269/year on average, based on estimated 2026 (projected from 2025 BLS data). Starting salaries range from $31,392 in lower-paying areas to $39,779 in the highest-paying metros. New graduates should expect salaries at the lower end and can typically reach the area median within 3–5 years of clinical experience.

How many dialysis technicians are employed in Illinois?

Illinois employs approximately 4,754 dialysis technicians across 65 metropolitan areas, based on the latest BLS data. Job availability varies by metro area, with larger cities offering more opportunities. Demand continues to grow as the dialysis field expands and the population ages.

Which Illinois city offers the best value for dialysis technicians?

When adjusted for cost of living, Springfield offers the highest purchasing power for dialysis technicians in Illinois, with an adjusted salary of $59,177 (nominal: $54,884, CoL index: 92.745). This means your dollar goes 8% further compared to the national average, making it an attractive option for maximizing real income.

Written by Jessica Tran, CCRN

Career Analyst

Jessica has over 10 years as a dialysis technician. She specializes in chronic kidney disease management. She works at a community hospital.

Clinically reviewed by Michael Robinson, RNData verified by Amina Patel, BSN

Methodology & Data Source

Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 2.41% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 dialysis technician compensation across Illinois. State averages are employment-weighted across 65 metro areas — larger metro areas with more dialysis technicianscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.

Data Sources & Methodology

Source: BLS, OEWS, 5-year dataset (2021–2025). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.

2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.41%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for dialysis technicians (SOC 29-2099).

Compiled and verified by Jessica Tran, CCRN, a licensed dialysis technician with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov

Last verified: June 3, 2026

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