How much does a PACS Administrator make in Chicago, IL? The average PACS Administrator salary in Chicago, IL is $104,888 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $94,040 and $116,868. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

PACS Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile PACS Administrator Salary $84,163 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
25th Percentile PACS Administrator Salary $94,040 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
50th Percentile PACS Administrator Salary $104,888 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
75th Percentile PACS Administrator Salary $116,868 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
90th Percentile PACS Administrator Salary $127,776 Chicago,IL April 24, 2024
25% $94,040 10% $84,163 90% $127,776 75% $116,868 $104,888 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria

What skills does a PACS Administrator need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

1.

Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

2.

Data Integrity: Data integrity refers to the accuracy and consistency (validity) of data over its lifecycle. Compromised data, after all, is of little use to enterprises, not to mention the dangers presented by sensitive data loss.

3.

System Imaging: System imaging are devices used for the purpose of measuring position, momentum, energy, or mass of charged particles. Microscopes provide detailed information of initial positions by magnifying these into more easily measurable final conditions.

Leadership 3.99%
Data Integrity 1.12%
System Imaging 1.91%
Others 92.98%

Job Description for PACS Administrator

PACS Administrator is responsible for the daily operations of the Picture Archiving and Communications Systems. Oversees equipment maintenance and systems testing, upgrading, and installing. Being a PACS Administrator acts as a liaison between the Radiology department and customers. Maintains positive vendor relationship. Additionally, PACS Administrator requires a bachelor's degree. Requires a certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The PACS Administrator supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a PACS Administrator typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

Employers: Job Description Management Tool

See user submitted job responsibilities for PACS Administrator.

Salary.com job board provides millions of PACS Administrator information for you to search for. Click on search button below to see PACS Administrator job openings or enter a new job title here.

Job Openings for PACS Administrator in Chicago, IL
  • Provides technical expertise in implementing and supporting all RIS/PACS functions and for the daily operational integrity of the systems. Liaison between ...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • Lactation Consultant Facebook Administrator. AEROFLOW HEALTH - Aeroflow Health is taking the home health products and equipment industry by storm. We have ...
    - 29 Days Ago
  • Process & Tools Administrator (240068). Job Summary. The Process & Tools Administrator would need to have at least 2 - 5 years of experience in managing Re...
    - 3 Months Ago
  • REALPAGE IT SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR. Reports to: IT Director FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt. POSITION OVERVIEW. The RealPage IT System Administrator will prov...
    - 3 Days Ago
  • MSA Hospice of the Lowcountry,* a proud member of the MSA family, currently seeks a Full-Time *Administrator* for our *Hospice *location in *Ridgeland, SC....
    - 7 Days Ago

Career Path for PACS Administrator

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For PACS Administrator, the first career path typically progresses to PACS Manager.

Those that have already made the climb...
Norman R. Hames, President and Chief Operating Officer - Western Operations
RadNet, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides outpatient diagnostic imaging services in the United States. The company operates in two segments: Imaging Centers and Artificial Intelligence. Its services include magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, positron emission tomography, nuclear medicine, mam... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2022
Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:
See if your skills match up? Check skills for PACS Administrator

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst

PACS Administrator salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of PACS Administrator, the highest PACS Administrator salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the PACS Administrator salary is 25.0% above. The lowest PACS Administrator salary is in Miami, FL, where the PACS Administrator salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

Take just three simple steps below to generate your own personalized salary report

Step 1 of 3

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a PACS Administrator, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
94040
116868
104888

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
94296
117001
105137
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of PACS Administrator in Chicago, IL. The base salary for PACS Administrator ranges from $94,040 to $116,868 with the average base salary of $104,888. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $94,296 to $117,001 with the average total cash compensation of $105,137.
Step 2 of 3

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

94040
116868

 

Step 3 of 3

How much should you be paid?

About Chicago, Illinois    Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third mos....More

Chicago, Illinois  area prices were up 0.8% from a year ago    View the Cost of Living in Chicago, Illinois

PACS Administrator Salary in popular cities: AuroraRockfordJoliet

Skills associated with PACS Administrator: Medical Equipment Management (MEM), Radiology Software, Picture Archiving and Communication (PACS) Systems, PACS Administration ...More

Recently searched related titles: Imaging Informatics Analyst, Pacs Analyst

Salary estimation for PACS Administrator at companies like : Renkmobil, Jacobs Field Services North America, R & M Holdings LP

Jobs with a similar salary range to PACS Administrator : Pacs Ris Administrator