How much does a radiologic technologist make?
The median radiologic technologist in the United States earns $80,110 per year, about $38.52 an hour. That is the midpoint of the profession: half of all radiologic technologists earn more, and half earn less.
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. SOC code 29-2034.
Radiologic technologist salary range
Pay for radiologic technologists spans a wide band. The lowest paid 10 percent earn under $55,980 a year, while the highest paid 10 percent take home more than $118,660. The average (mean) wage of $83,840 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,980 | $26.91 | Lowest paid |
| 25th percentile | $64,810 | $31.16 | |
| Median (50th) | $80,110 | $38.52 | Midpoint |
| 75th percentile | $98,750 | $47.47 | |
| 90th percentile | $118,660 | $57.05 | Highest paid |
Figures are national wage estimates for radiologic technologists and technicians (SOC 29-2034), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025.
Radiologic technologist salary by state
Where you work changes the paycheck. Radiologic technologists earn the most in California at $121,260 a year, and the least in Mississippi at $59,300. The table below lists every state with published data, ranked by median annual salary.
| State | Median annual | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| California | $121,260 | 20,900 |
| Massachusetts | $103,620 | 5,500 |
| District of Columbia | $102,770 | 660 |
| Oregon | $102,290 | 2,700 |
| Washington | $102,090 | 4,130 |
| Hawaii | $101,700 | 690 |
| Alaska | $98,920 | 370 |
| New York | $98,470 | 13,450 |
| New Jersey | $95,000 | 6,320 |
| Vermont | $94,540 | 470 |
| Connecticut | $91,970 | 3,230 |
| Arizona | $89,200 | 4,670 |
| Colorado | $87,760 | 3,960 |
| Maryland | $85,890 | 3,370 |
| Rhode Island | $85,330 | 660 |
| New Hampshire | $84,910 | 1,240 |
| Delaware | $84,210 | 650 |
| Minnesota | $83,400 | 4,910 |
| Nevada | $82,910 | 1,840 |
| Utah | $81,000 | 1,780 |
| Virginia | $80,670 | 5,140 |
| Idaho | $80,080 | 1,490 |
| Maine | $80,080 | 1,050 |
| New Mexico | $79,940 | 1,150 |
| Illinois | $79,930 | 7,650 |
| Wisconsin | $79,140 | 5,010 |
| Texas | $78,630 | 20,250 |
| Ohio | $78,320 | 9,570 |
| Wyoming | $77,860 | 430 |
| Indiana | $77,640 | 5,470 |
| Montana | $77,070 | 850 |
| Florida | $76,750 | 16,470 |
| Michigan | $76,420 | 7,220 |
| Kansas | $76,070 | 2,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,050 | 8,090 |
| Georgia | $74,550 | 7,540 |
| North Carolina | $74,450 | 9,250 |
| Oklahoma | $74,160 | 3,640 |
| West Virginia | $74,150 | 1,810 |
| Missouri | $73,080 | 5,170 |
| Nebraska | $72,860 | 1,670 |
| Kentucky | $69,670 | 3,630 |
| South Carolina | $69,600 | 3,630 |
| North Dakota | $67,790 | 740 |
| Iowa | $65,930 | 2,550 |
| South Dakota | $65,240 | 980 |
| Tennessee | $64,630 | 4,660 |
| Louisiana | $63,680 | 3,370 |
| Arkansas | $63,640 | 2,210 |
| Alabama | $60,700 | 3,500 |
| Mississippi | $59,300 | 2,510 |
State median wages for radiologic technologists and technicians (SOC 29-2034), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS state files, May 2025. States where the BLS does not publish a median are not shown.
Job outlook for radiologic technologists
The BLS projects employment of radiologic technologists to grow 5% from 2025 to 2035. That is about as fast as the 3.5% average for all occupations. That works out to roughly 234,200 jobs in 2025 moving toward 246,000 by 2035.
Across the decade, the BLS expects about 13,000 openings a year for radiologic technologists. Most come from the need to replace workers who move to other jobs or leave the workforce, on top of any new positions from growth.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, 2025-35 (Table 1.2, Occupational projections and worker characteristics).
How to become a radiologic technologist
The typical entry-level education for radiologic technologists is an associate's degree, according to the BLS.
Education, training, and experience data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program.
What affects how much a radiologic technologist earns
Specialty, work setting, shift differentials, certifications, and region drive the numbers. Hospitals, surgical settings, and high cost metros pay above clinics and rural facilities.
Location is one of the clearest factors. The gap between the top paying state (California, $121,260) and the lowest (Mississippi, $59,300) shows how much geography alone can move the number, before experience or specialization.
About 230,490 people work as radiologic technologists in the United States. At $80,110 a year, the job pays above the $50,980 median for all U.S. jobs.
Radiologic technologist salary FAQ
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour?
The median hourly wage for a radiologic technologist is $38.52. The middle half of radiologic technologists earn between $31.16 and $47.47 per hour.
What is the highest radiologic technologist salary?
The highest paid 10 percent of radiologic technologists earn more than $118,660 per year. Top earners usually have the most experience and work in the best paying regions and industries.
How much does a radiologic technologist make a year?
The median annual salary for a radiologic technologist is $80,110. The average (mean) wage of $83,840 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.
Is being a radiologic technologist a well paid job?
At $80,110 a year, a radiologic technologist earns above the $50,980 median for all U.S. jobs. About 230,490 people work as radiologic technologists in the United States.
Which state pays radiologic technologists the most?
California has the highest median salary for radiologic technologists at $121,260 a year. Massachusetts ($103,620) and District of Columbia ($102,770) follow. State medians come from the BLS OEWS state files, May 2025.
Is being a radiologic technologist a good career?
Employment of radiologic technologists is projected to grow 5% from 2025 to 2035, about as fast as the 3.5% average for all occupations. The BLS projects about 13,000 openings each year, from growth and from workers leaving the occupation.
Do you need a degree to become a radiologic technologist?
The BLS lists the typical entry-level education for radiologic technologists as an associate's degree, so a college degree is usually expected.
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