Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$80,110
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$38.51
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$118,660
entry level starts ~$55,980
Pay Grade
B+
strong pay · 230,000 employed

How much do Radiologic Technologists and Technicians make?

The median pay for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in the United States is $80,110 per year — about $38.51 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $55,980, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $118,660.

That is $18,720 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary range by percentile

Half of all Radiologic Technologists and Technicians earn between $64,810 and $98,750 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$55,980$26.91
25th percentile (early career)$64,810$31.16
50th percentile (median)$80,110$38.51
75th percentile (experienced)$98,750$47.48
90th percentile (top earners)$118,660$57.05

Highest-paying states for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. California leads the country for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay at $121,260 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($103,620) and District of Columbia ($102,770). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $59,300 — a gap of $61,960 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1California$121,260$58.30+51%
2Massachusetts$103,620$49.82+29%
3District of Columbia$102,770$49.41+28%
4Oregon$102,290$49.18+28%
5Washington$102,090$49.08+27%

Workforce and education

About 230,000 people work as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $83,840 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Radiologic Technologists and Technicians make in the United States?
The median Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in the United States is $80,110 per year, or about $38.51 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $55,980, while the top 10% of earners make $118,660 or more.
How does Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B+ (strong pay), the Radiologic Technologists and Technicians median of $80,110 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Radiologic Technologists and Technicians the most?
California is the highest-paying state for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, with a median salary of $121,260 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Radiologic Technologists and Technicians need?
For most positions, a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Radiologic Technologists and Technicians work in the United States?
About 230,000 people were employed as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.