Radiologic Technologist and Technician Salary
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians earn a median $80,110 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$80,110
$38.51 per hour
Range
$55,980 – $118,660
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
230,490
across the U.S.
▲3.2%
Pay trend: The median for radiologic technologists and technicians in the U.S. rose from $77,660 (May 2024) to $80,110 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 0.8%.
What radiologic technologists and technicians do
Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient’s bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes.
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.0% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 13,000
Employment of radiologic technologists and technicians is projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 13,000 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Radiologic Technologist and Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$65,187
per year · effective tax rate 18.6%
$5,432Monthly
$2,716Twice a month
$2,507Every 2 weeks
$31.34Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,794
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,967
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,162
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$65,187
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $55,980 | $26.91 | $47,160 |
| 25th percentile | $64,810 | $31.16 | $54,255 |
| Median (50th) | $80,110 | $38.51 | $65,187 |
| 75th percentile | $98,750 | $47.48 | $78,301 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $118,660 | $57.05 | $92,307 |
Best cities for radiologic technologists and technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $141,780 | $97,374 | $84,224 | 2,850 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $104,590 | $77,400 | $71,490 | 4,100 |
| 3 | Phoenix, AZ | $94,820 | $73,374 | $71,019 | 3,460 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $108,030 | $77,608 | $68,337 | 6,450 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $102,730 | $76,080 | $67,589 | 12,700 |
| 6 | Houston, TX | $80,780 | $65,659 | $66,571 | 5,000 |
| 7 | Washington, DC | $97,390 | $72,034 | $66,157 | 3,170 |
| 8 | Dallas, TX | $83,140 | $67,319 | $65,301 | 5,470 |
| 9 | Charlotte, NC | $78,950 | $61,730 | $63,412 | 2,470 |
| 10 | Tampa, FL | $77,430 | $63,302 | $62,744 | 2,610 |
| 11 | Minneapolis, MN | $86,510 | $65,331 | $62,325 | 2,710 |
| 12 | Atlanta, GA | $80,710 | $62,043 | $62,007 | 3,990 |
| 13 | Philadelphia, PA | $80,190 | $62,782 | $61,218 | 4,130 |
| 14 | Chicago, IL | $82,140 | $62,694 | $60,519 | 5,650 |
| 15 | Detroit, MI | $77,530 | $60,328 | $60,149 | 3,150 |
| 16 | Miami, FL | $78,890 | $64,329 | $56,352 | 4,630 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $141,780
- Los Angeles, CA — $108,030
- Boston, MA — $104,590
- New York, NY — $102,730
- Washington, DC — $97,390
- Phoenix, AZ — $94,820
- Minneapolis, MN — $86,510
- Dallas, TX — $83,140
- Chicago, IL — $82,140
- Houston, TX — $80,780
- Atlanta, GA — $80,710
- Philadelphia, PA — $80,190
- Charlotte, NC — $78,950
- Miami, FL — $78,890
- Detroit, MI — $77,530
Radiologic Technologist and Technician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $121,260 | +12.6% | $85,512 | $70,210 – $165,460 | 20,900 |
| Massachusetts | $103,620 | +3.7% | $76,766 | $75,350 – $131,940 | 5,500 |
| District of Columbia | $102,770 | +3.7% | $75,362 | $59,130 – $128,120 | 660 |
| Oregon | $102,290 | +2.8% | $72,670 | $70,760 – $124,810 | 2,700 |
| Washington | $102,090 | +8.7% | $80,650 | $66,570 – $132,060 | 4,130 |
| Hawaii | $101,700 | +2.0% | $74,177 | $39,150 – $115,440 | 690 |
| Alaska | $98,920 | +15.2% | $78,420 | $74,210 – $126,860 | 370 |
| New York | $98,470 | +7.6% | $73,334 | $67,540 – $129,310 | 13,450 |
| New Jersey | $95,000 | +11.1% | $71,801 | $71,770 – $118,410 | 6,320 |
| Vermont | $94,540 | +10.6% | $71,559 | $66,960 – $125,230 | 470 |
| Connecticut | $91,970 | +7.7% | $70,048 | $68,070 – $122,760 | 3,230 |
| Arizona | $89,200 | +5.6% | $69,561 | $61,510 – $123,410 | 4,670 |
| Colorado | $87,760 | +4.8% | $67,416 | $63,270 – $111,730 | 3,960 |
| Maryland | $85,890 | +7.9% | $65,537 | $68,140 – $106,260 | 3,370 |
| Rhode Island | $85,330 | +0.8% | $66,277 | $65,840 – $109,640 | 660 |
| New Hampshire | $84,910 | +3.5% | $68,564 | $64,620 – $106,370 | 1,240 |
| Delaware | $84,210 | −0.4% | $63,855 | $61,770 – $108,980 | 650 |
| Minnesota | $83,400 | +3.0% | $63,354 | $67,080 – $106,100 | 4,910 |
| Nevada | $82,910 | −5.9% | $67,157 | $65,710 – $121,700 | 1,840 |
| Utah | $81,000 | +1.1% | $63,135 | $48,150 – $108,070 | 1,780 |
| Virginia | $80,670 | +1.3% | $61,757 | $60,000 – $106,170 | 5,140 |
| Idaho | $80,080 | +2.7% | $62,030 | $60,540 – $103,580 | 1,490 |
| Maine | $80,080 | +3.0% | $60,936 | $62,210 – $102,640 | 1,050 |
| New Mexico | $79,940 | +7.9% | $62,476 | $59,560 – $104,120 | 1,150 |
| Illinois | $79,930 | +2.6% | $61,249 | $59,350 – $104,210 | 7,650 |
| Wisconsin | $79,140 | +3.9% | $61,691 | $61,870 – $99,420 | 5,010 |
| Texas | $78,630 | +2.4% | $64,146 | $48,550 – $102,630 | 20,250 |
| Ohio | $78,320 | +3.8% | $62,557 | $60,360 – $98,450 | 9,570 |
| Wyoming | $77,860 | +0.7% | $63,605 | $56,750 – $104,790 | 430 |
| Indiana | $77,640 | +1.4% | $61,189 | $51,090 – $99,580 | 5,470 |
| Montana | $77,070 | +2.4% | $60,055 | $55,750 – $91,650 | 850 |
| Florida | $76,750 | +7.8% | $62,824 | $51,390 – $99,020 | 16,470 |
| Michigan | $76,420 | +11.6% | $59,594 | $55,450 – $97,250 | 7,220 |
| Kansas | $76,070 | +10.7% | $58,900 | $50,940 – $98,320 | 2,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,050 | +11.8% | $59,996 | $56,430 – $97,740 | 8,090 |
| Georgia | $74,550 | +10.8% | $58,030 | $49,730 – $102,840 | 7,540 |
| North Carolina | $74,450 | +10.9% | $58,744 | $52,860 – $99,210 | 9,250 |
| Oklahoma | $74,160 | +11.3% | $58,210 | $49,920 – $96,880 | 3,640 |
| West Virginia | $74,150 | +11.0% | $58,355 | $56,270 – $95,510 | 1,810 |
| Missouri | $73,080 | +8.9% | $57,744 | $50,810 – $97,150 | 5,170 |
| Nebraska | $72,860 | +6.3% | $57,651 | $54,410 – $98,300 | 1,670 |
| Kentucky | $69,670 | +7.4% | $55,522 | $51,740 – $99,170 | 3,630 |
| South Carolina | $69,600 | +6.9% | $54,775 | $51,860 – $96,020 | 3,630 |
| North Dakota | $67,790 | +6.2% | $56,458 | $60,600 – $93,870 | 740 |
| Iowa | $65,930 | +2.5% | $53,301 | $54,360 – $86,520 | 2,550 |
| South Dakota | $65,240 | −1.6% | $54,600 | $48,730 – $89,710 | 980 |
| Tennessee | $64,630 | +1.1% | $54,110 | $50,540 – $90,790 | 4,660 |
| Louisiana | $63,680 | +1.5% | $51,823 | $50,030 – $82,830 | 3,370 |
| Arkansas | $63,640 | +5.3% | $51,046 | $46,810 – $94,180 | 2,210 |
| Alabama | $60,700 | +6.9% | $48,182 | $41,060 – $80,300 | 3,500 |
| Mississippi | $59,300 | +11.2% | $48,188 | $40,740 – $78,090 | 2,510 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician | $74,310 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist | $95,480 | Associate's degree | +7.7% |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $96,590 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $101,370 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Medical Dosimetrist | $147,470 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Orthotist and Prosthetist | $81,110 | Master's degree | +12.9% |
| Hearing Aid Specialist | $65,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
| Surgical Technologist | $64,650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse | $64,400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician | $62,930 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiologic technologist and technician make?
The national median salary for radiologic technologists and technicians is $80,110 a year ($38.51 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,980 and the top 10% earn over $118,660. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays radiologic technologists and technicians the most?
California has the highest median pay at $121,260. After taxes and local prices, San Francisco, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many radiologic technologists and technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 230,490 people work as radiologic technologists and technicians nationwide.