Metro profile · CBSA 16980
Healthcare wages in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
57 occupations with reported wage data, scored on the WageBench 0-100 scale that blends pay, cost of living, state tax, and license access.
COL Index (RPP)
—
100 = national avg
HUD FMR (2BR)
$1,739/mo
Fair-market rent
GSA Per Diem
$217/day
Lodging stipend cap
Avg Score
62
Across 57 roles
Every healthcare occupation in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
Sortable by median wage, take-home after state tax, or WageBench Score. Click any role for state + metro comparison.
57 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $157,510 | $149,713 | 81 |
| Dermatologists | physician | $435,750 | $414,180 | 68 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $446,510 | $424,408 | 66 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $78,070 | $74,206 | 66 |
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | physician | $269,160 | $255,837 | 66 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $124,850 | $118,670 | 65 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $43,560 | $41,404 | 65 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $73,960 | $70,299 | 65 |
| Surgeons, All Other (legacy) | physician | $462,620 | $439,720 | 64 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | nursing | $265,880 | $252,719 | 64 |
| Occupational Therapy Aides | support | $43,270 | $41,128 | 64 |
| Veterinarians | allied | $148,730 | $141,368 | 64 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $50,010 | $47,535 | 64 |
| Radiologists | physician | $479,910 | $456,154 | 64 |
| Nursing Assistants | support | $46,940 | $44,616 | 64 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | allied | $100,730 | $95,744 | 63 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $38,180 | $36,290 | 63 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | physician | $336,660 | $319,995 | 63 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $47,190 | $44,854 | 63 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | support | $36,730 | $34,912 | 63 |
| Audiologists | allied | $100,930 | $95,934 | 63 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $72,230 | $68,655 | 63 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $87,060 | $82,751 | 63 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $63,570 | $60,423 | 63 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $103,080 | $97,978 | 63 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | allied | $108,860 | $103,471 | 63 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $105,720 | $100,487 | 62 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $131,740 | $125,219 | 62 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $47,820 | $45,453 | 62 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $140,880 | $133,906 | 62 |
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