Radiologic technologists and technicians salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,980 | $26.91 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $80,110 | $38.52 |
| Mean (average) | $83,840 | $40.31 |
| 90th percentile | $118,660 | $57.05 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Radiologic technologists and technicians pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 54 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $60,700 | $41,060 | $80,300 | 3,500 | 1.12 |
| Alaska | $98,920 | $74,210 | $126,860 | 370 | 0.77 |
| Arizona | $89,200 | $61,510 | $123,410 | 4,670 | 0.97 |
| Arkansas | $63,640 | $46,810 | $94,180 | 2,210 | 1.14 |
| California | $121,260 | $70,210 | $165,460 | 20,900 | 0.77 |
| Colorado | $87,760 | $63,270 | $111,730 | 3,960 | 0.93 |
| Connecticut | $91,970 | $68,070 | $122,760 | 3,230 | 1.29 |
| Delaware | $84,210 | $61,770 | $108,980 | 650 | 0.91 |
| District of Columbia | $102,770 | $59,130 | $128,120 | 660 | 0.63 |
| Florida | $76,750 | $51,390 | $99,020 | 16,470 | 1.12 |
| Georgia | $74,550 | $49,730 | $102,840 | 7,540 | 1.04 |
| Guam | Data unavailable | 50 | 0.5 | ||
| Hawaii | $101,700 | $39,150 | $115,440 | 690 | 0.74 |
| Idaho | $80,080 | $60,540 | $103,580 | 1,490 | 1.17 |
| Illinois | $79,930 | $59,350 | $104,210 | 7,650 | 0.85 |
| Indiana | $77,640 | $51,090 | $99,580 | 5,470 | 1.15 |
| Iowa | $65,930 | $54,360 | $86,520 | 2,550 | 1.11 |
| Kansas | $76,070 | $50,940 | $98,320 | 2,270 | 1.06 |
| Kentucky | $69,670 | $51,740 | $99,170 | 3,630 | 1.22 |
| Louisiana | $63,680 | $50,030 | $82,830 | 3,370 | 1.18 |
| Maine | $80,080 | $62,210 | $102,640 | 1,050 | 1.1 |
| Maryland | $85,890 | $68,140 | $106,260 | 3,370 | 0.82 |
| Massachusetts | $103,620 | $75,350 | $131,940 | 5,500 | 1.02 |
| Michigan | $76,420 | $55,450 | $97,250 | 7,220 | 1.11 |
| Minnesota | $83,400 | $67,080 | $106,100 | 4,910 | 1.12 |
| Mississippi | $59,300 | $40,740 | $78,090 | 2,510 | 1.45 |
| Missouri | $73,080 | $50,810 | $97,150 | 5,170 | 1.19 |
| Montana | $77,070 | $55,750 | $91,650 | 850 | 1.12 |
| Nebraska | $72,860 | $54,410 | $98,300 | 1,670 | 1.1 |
| Nevada | $82,910 | $65,710 | $121,700 | 1,840 | 0.8 |
| New Hampshire | $84,910 | $64,620 | $106,370 | 1,240 | 1.23 |
| New Jersey | $95,000 | $71,770 | $118,410 | 6,320 | 0.99 |
| New Mexico | $79,940 | $59,560 | $104,120 | 1,150 | 0.89 |
| New York | $98,470 | $67,540 | $129,310 | 13,450 | 0.94 |
| North Carolina | $74,450 | $52,860 | $99,210 | 9,250 | 1.26 |
| North Dakota | $67,790 | $60,600 | $93,870 | 740 | 1.17 |
| Ohio | $78,320 | $60,360 | $98,450 | 9,570 | 1.16 |
| Oklahoma | $74,160 | $49,920 | $96,880 | 3,640 | 1.44 |
| Oregon | $102,290 | $70,760 | $124,810 | 2,700 | 0.93 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,050 | $56,430 | $97,740 | 8,090 | 0.9 |
| Puerto Rico | $35,280 | $24,460 | $68,890 | 1,300 | 0.93 |
| Rhode Island | $85,330 | $65,840 | $109,640 | 660 | 0.88 |
| South Carolina | $69,600 | $51,860 | $96,020 | 3,630 | 1.06 |
| South Dakota | $65,240 | $48,730 | $89,710 | 980 | 1.45 |
| Tennessee | $64,630 | $50,540 | $90,790 | 4,660 | 0.96 |
| Texas | $78,630 | $48,550 | $102,630 | 20,250 | 0.97 |
| Utah | $81,000 | $48,150 | $108,070 | 1,780 | 0.69 |
| Vermont | $94,540 | $66,960 | $125,230 | 470 | 1.04 |
| Virgin Islands | $42,680 | $33,280 | $98,510 | 40 | 0.75 |
| Virginia | $80,670 | $60,000 | $106,170 | 5,140 | 0.84 |
| Washington | $102,090 | $66,570 | $132,060 | 4,130 | 0.79 |
| West Virginia | $74,150 | $56,270 | $95,510 | 1,810 | 1.74 |
| Wisconsin | $79,140 | $61,870 | $99,420 | 5,010 | 1.15 |
| Wyoming | $77,860 | $56,750 | $104,790 | 430 | 1.03 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for radiologic technologists and technicians
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 13,000. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 0.4%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for radiologic technologists and technicians
- Typical entry education
- Associate's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist CIP 51.0907
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer CIP 51.0911
- Mammography Technology/Technician CIP 51.0919
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
- Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
- Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.
- Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
- Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
- Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
- Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
- Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
Technology skills
- R (in demand)
- MEDITECH software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- eClinicalWorks EHR software (hot technology)
- Diagnostic and procedural coding software
- Diagnostic image review software
- Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM software/modality management software
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Film processor tracking and management software
- GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
- GE Healthcare ViewPoint Solutions
- Information management subsystem software
Transferable skills for career changers: Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, Coordination, Quality Control Analysis.
Common job titles: CT Tech (Computed Tomography Technologist), Mammographer, Multimodality Technologist, Radiographer, Radiologic Technician (RAD Tech), Radiology Technician (Radiology Tech), Registered Radiologic Technologist (RT (R)), RT (Radiologic Technologist), X-Ray Tech (X-Ray Technician), X-Ray Tech (X-Ray Technologist).
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Frequently asked questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make?
The national median annual wage for radiologic technologists and technicians was $80,110 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $55,980 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $118,660. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do radiologic technologists and technicians need?
BLS lists associate's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is radiologic technologists and technicians a growing career?
BLS projects employment of radiologic technologists and technicians to change +5.0% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 13,000 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay radiologic technologists and technicians the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were California ($121,260), Massachusetts ($103,620), District of Columbia ($102,770). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.