Radiologic Technologist / Illinois
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Illinois Radiologic Technologist License Requirements

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Official regulator records behind the requirements, fees, and renewal cycle for this license.

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Performs diagnostic imaging including X-rays, CT, and MRI.

What the Illinois data shows for Radiologic Technologists

Illinois sets the entry bar for radiologic technologists at 2,443 training hours and a passing score on ARRT Examination. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Illinois's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

Upfront cost is $234, with renewal running $188 on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 24-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

On reciprocity, radiologic technologists should know: ARRT certification recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
39/100
Radiologic Technologist · Illinois

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
2,443 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$234
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$94/yr
$188 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Illinois

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
2,443 hours
Exam Requirement
ARRT Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$234
Renewal Fee
$188
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Illinois licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Radiologic Technologist in Illinois? ▼
Illinois's requirements cover 2443 hours of education or training, the ARRT Examination exam, and an initial fee of $234. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Radiologic Technologist in Illinois? ▼
To become a licensed radiologic technologist in Illinois, you must meet the state's requirements including 2443 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Illinois licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Radiologic Technologist license to Illinois from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for radiologic technologists nationally works like this: ARRT certification recognized in most states. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Illinois. Verify the specifics with the Illinois licensing board.
Does Illinois require a background check for Radiologic Technologist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the radiologic technologist licensing process in Illinois. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Radiologic Technologist in Illinois? ▼
To stay licensed as a radiologic technologist in Illinois, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $188.

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What to do with this radiologic technologist license

Radiologic Technologist in Illinois, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a radiologic technologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Illinois's radiologic technologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Radiologic Technologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state radiologic technologist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Illinois's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Illinois overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Illinois licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.