The median Radiology Technologist salary is $76.53 per hour, or $159,182 per year, based on 21,834 job postings across 98 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$76.53
Median hourly
$159,182
Annual salary
$40-$87
Pay range
98
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Radiology Technologist earns $76.53/hr, with most posted roles landing between $71.08 and $81.83/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -1.7% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Clovis, CALIFORNIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Cincinnati, OHIO sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-1.7%
Current median: $74.93/hr
Prior period: $76.25/hr
Job openings
-2.2%
4,231 recent postings
Previous period: 4,328 postings
Daily pay signal
$33.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Radiology Technologist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $76.25/hr to $74.93/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$39.50
$82,160/yr
Median
$76.53
$159,182/yr
Top earners
$87.35
$181,688/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $74.93/hr | 4,002 |
Mar 2026 | $76.25/hr | 4,557 |
Feb 2026 | $76.38/hr | 3,482 |
Jan 2026 | $76.65/hr | 3,729 |
Dec 2025 | $77.05/hr | 3,219 |
Nov 2025 | $78.03/hr | 2,845 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
13 postings · 5 companies
$39.00
$30-$82
123 postings · 46 companies
$82.90
$78-$92
629 postings · 83 companies
$72.63
$56-$75
168 postings · 48 companies
$79.10
$72-$83
1,556 postings · 180 companies
$75.68
$67-$82
533 postings · 96 companies
$73.68
$42-$78
524 postings · 80 companies
$79.60
$74-$84
17 postings · 9 companies
$39.50
$35-$78
30 postings · 17 companies
$72.78
$41-$76
307 postings · 100 companies
$33.50
$31-$72
249 postings · 65 companies
$71.15
$70-$73
18 postings · 11 companies
$69.23
$46-$75
214 postings · 51 companies
$80.25
$76-$82
1,206 postings · 127 companies
$79.69
$71-$86
768 postings · 76 companies
$78.55
$75-$81
143 postings · 49 companies
$78.28
$74-$81
152 postings · 47 companies
$73.25
$71-$76
332 postings · 55 companies
$76.94
$75-$80
167 postings · 33 companies
$75.03
$72-$77
59 postings · 34 companies
$84.67
$81-$87
492 postings · 88 companies
$75.80
$72-$81
1,313 postings · 129 companies
$78.38
$70-$84
531 postings · 81 companies
$77.63
$74-$81
510 postings · 92 companies
$79.16
$72-$84
Estimated from national data
~$79.69
—
548 postings · 66 companies
$76.50
$73-$79
106 postings · 51 companies
$75.44
$73-$78
199 postings · 61 companies
$80.50
$76-$84
93 postings · 37 companies
$75.72
$71-$79
275 postings · 60 companies
$75.95
$71-$86
486 postings · 86 companies
$78.85
$70-$81
97 postings · 37 companies
$73.30
$38-$74
1,394 postings · 168 companies
$81.10
$73-$88
793 postings · 94 companies
$73.10
$71-$77
288 postings · 70 companies
$76.14
$71-$83
1,175 postings · 102 companies
$78.72
$75-$83
403 postings · 46 companies
$78.97
$76-$81
303 postings · 72 companies
$71.38
$47-$75
407 postings · 58 companies
$76.75
$72-$81
28 postings · 23 companies
$79.03
$76-$80
656 postings · 78 companies
$74.72
$71-$78
158 postings · 39 companies
$78.26
$74-$81
147 postings · 57 companies
$73.15
$71-$78
535 postings · 104 companies
$76.13
$71-$84
85 postings · 20 companies
$72.63
$37-$77
108 postings · 41 companies
$77.20
$74-$80
1,050 postings · 86 companies
$77.37
$74-$84
599 postings · 94 companies
$72.70
$51-$80
347 postings · 72 companies
$81.30
$77-$85
742 postings · 82 companies
$79.89
$73-$84
66 postings · 33 companies
$73.28
$71-$77
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Radiology Technologist salaries.
Clovis
California · 19 postings
$102.00/hr
Urbana
Illinois · 207 postings
$100.73/hr
Fresno
California · 29 postings
$96.50/hr
Sitka
Alaska · 25 postings
$95.90/hr
Burlingame
California · 47 postings
$91.80/hr
Cincinnati
Ohio · 22 postings
$30.50/hr
Orlando
Florida · 41 postings
$30.50/hr
San Antonio
Texas · 14 postings
$31.50/hr
Hinsdale
Illinois · 11 postings
$33.00/hr
Colorado Springs
Colorado · 19 postings
$33.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Radiology Technologist positions.
Talent4health
8 postings
$101.61/hr
Express Healthcare Staffing Ny
25 postings
$99.10/hr
Curam Staffing
30 postings
$96.59/hr
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
8 postings
$96.28/hr
Noor Inc.
6 postings
$92.79/hr
Texas Orthopedics
5 postings
$27.50/hr
Kindred Hospitals
6 postings
$28.00/hr
Uab Medicine
8 postings
$28.00/hr
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
12 postings
$28.50/hr
Adventhealth Hendersonville
8 postings
$29.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Interventional Radiology Technologist | 14,195 | $78.65/hr |
| Neuro Interventional Radiology Technologist | 185 | $79.90/hr |
| Cath Lab/interventional Radiology Technologist | 148 | $81.64/hr |
| Interventional Radiologic Technologist | 107 | $86.40/hr |
| Interventional Radiology Technologist I | 94 | $81.05/hr |
| Cardiac Interventional Radiology Technologist | 58 | $81.87/hr |
| Interventional Radiology Ct Technologist | 48 | $80.72/hr |
| Neuro-interventional Radiology Technologist | 44 | $79.20/hr |
| Neurointerventional Radiologic Technologist | 43 | $83.74/hr |
| Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist | 35 | $72.55/hr |
EDUCATION & LICENSING
Radiologic Technologists perform diagnostic X-ray examinations, positioning patients and operating imaging equipment to create images for physician interpretation.
Minimum: Associate's
AAS-RT
Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology
BSRS
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
RT Certificate
Certificate Program
Radiologic technologists complete a JRCERT-accredited program, then pass the ARRT certification exam. This credential opens doors to advanced modalities like CT, MRI, and mammography.
State License
RequiredRadiologic Technologist License
ARRT (R)
RequiredRegistered Radiologic Technologist
BLS
RequiredBasic Life Support
Staff Radiologic Technologist
0-3 years experience
Senior Radiologic Technologist
3-5 years experience
Multi-Modality Technologist
5-8 years experience
Lead/Supervisor Radiologic Technologist
8-10 years experience
Radiology Manager
10+ years experience
Certifications can significantly increase earning potential
ARRT (CT)
+$3-8/hourComputed Tomography
ARRT (M)
+$2-5/hourMammography
ARRT (MR)
+$3-8/hourMagnetic Resonance Imaging
ARRT (BD)
+$1-3/hourBone Densitometry
Job Outlook
Moderate Growth (4% (2022-2032))
General radiography has stable demand. Multi-modality techs have best job prospects. Travel rad tech positions pay $1,800-3,000+/week. Advanced modalities (CT, MRI) offer better pay.
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Radiology Technologist salaries.
FAQ
The median Radiology Technologist salary is $76.53 per hour, or $159,182 annually. Pay ranges from $39.50/hr (10th percentile) to $87.35/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 21,834 job postings, the highest paying states for Radiology Technologists include Maine, Alaska, West Virginia. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 21,834 Radiology Technologist job postings across 98 states, from 813 different healthcare employers.
Radiology Technologist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Radiology Technologist pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 1.7%.
Radiology Technologist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $5.30 to $10.82 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Clovis offer $102.00/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $30.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Radiology Technologists typically earn around $39.50 to $71.08 per hour ($82,160 to $147,846 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $76.53/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 21,834 active postings with listed compensation for Radiology Technologist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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