Arkansas Median
$63,640
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.60
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-21% vs US median
US median $80,110
State Rank
#49 of 51
2,210 employed here
How much do Radiologic Technologists and Technicians make in Arkansas?
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Arkansas take home a median of $63,640 annually — roughly $30.60 an hour — which runs 21% below the national median of $80,110.
Within Arkansas, entry-level pay starts around $46,810 while the top 10% make $94,180 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $57,190 and $78,480 a year.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary range in Arkansas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,810 | $22.50 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $57,190 | $27.50 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $63,640 | $30.60 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $78,480 | $37.73 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $94,180 | $45.28 |
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How Arkansas compares
Arkansas ranks 49th out of 51 states and territories for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in other states
California $121,260Massachusetts $103,620District of Columbia $102,770Oregon $102,290Washington $102,090Hawaii $101,700Alaska $98,920New York $98,470New Jersey $95,000Vermont $94,540Connecticut $91,970Arizona $89,200Colorado $87,760Maryland $85,890Rhode Island $85,330New Hampshire $84,910Delaware $84,210Minnesota $83,400Nevada $82,910Utah $81,000Virginia $80,670Idaho $80,080Maine $80,080New Mexico $79,940Illinois $79,930Wisconsin $79,140Texas $78,630Ohio $78,320Wyoming $77,860Indiana $77,640Montana $77,070Florida $76,750Michigan $76,420Kansas $76,070Pennsylvania $76,050Georgia $74,550North Carolina $74,450Oklahoma $74,160West Virginia $74,150Missouri $73,080Nebraska $72,860Kentucky $69,670South Carolina $69,600North Dakota $67,790Iowa $65,930South Dakota $65,240Tennessee $64,630Louisiana $63,680Alabama $60,700Mississippi $59,300
Working as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Arkansas
Nationally, about 230,000 people work as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Arkansas pay ($63,640) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Radiologic Technologists and Technicians make in Arkansas?
The median Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in Arkansas is $63,640 per year, or about $30.60 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,810 at the entry level to $94,180 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arkansas pay compare to the national average?
Arkansas pays Radiologic Technologists and Technicians about 21% less than the national median of $80,110. Arkansas ranks 49th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arkansas a good state for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $63,640 a year. About 2,210 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians are employed in Arkansas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arkansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Arkansas include Dermatologist ($422,060), Neurologist ($317,880), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($262,470), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.