Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$55,980
- 25th Percentile — Junior$64,810
- 50th Percentile — Median$80,110
- 75th Percentile — Senior$98,750
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$118,660
The top 10% of Radiologic Technologists earn $118,660 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $55,980, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $117,950 | +40.7% |
| Massachusetts | $101,910 | +21.6% |
| Washington | $100,900 | +20.3% |
| Oregon | $99,630 | +18.8% |
| New York | $99,000 | +18.1% |
| District of Columbia | $98,860 | +17.9% |
| Alaska | $96,670 | +15.3% |
| Connecticut | $93,530 | +11.6% |
| New Jersey | $93,240 | +11.2% |
| Hawaii | $93,140 | +11.1% |
| Vermont | $91,630 | +9.3% |
| Arizona | $90,020 | +7.4% |
| Colorado | $89,470 | +6.7% |
| Rhode Island | $88,750 | +5.9% |
| Nevada | $88,620 | +5.7% |
| Maryland | $88,260 | +5.3% |
| New Hampshire | $87,410 | +4.3% |
| Minnesota | $87,270 | +4.1% |
| Delaware | $83,340 | -0.6% |
| Virginia | $83,160 | -0.8% |
| Utah | $81,930 | -2.3% |
| Illinois | $80,770 | -3.7% |
| Maine | $80,760 | -3.7% |
| Idaho | $79,940 | -4.7% |
| New Mexico | $79,810 | -4.8% |
| Wisconsin | $79,400 | -5.3% |
| Wyoming | $79,080 | -5.7% |
| Texas | $78,060 | -6.9% |
| Ohio | $76,890 | -8.3% |
| Georgia | $76,120 | -9.2% |
| Indiana | $74,980 | -10.6% |
| North Carolina | $74,770 | -10.8% |
| Florida | $74,760 | -10.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $74,740 | -10.9% |
| Montana | $74,610 | -11.0% |
| Nebraska | $74,600 | -11.0% |
| Kansas | $74,580 | -11.0% |
| Michigan | $74,020 | -11.7% |
| West Virginia | $73,780 | -12.0% |
| Missouri | $73,150 | -12.8% |
| Kentucky | $72,840 | -13.1% |
| North Dakota | $72,690 | -13.3% |
| Oklahoma | $72,490 | -13.5% |
| South Carolina | $71,970 | -14.2% |
| South Dakota | $69,740 | -16.8% |
| Iowa | $69,640 | -16.9% |
| Tennessee | $68,990 | -17.7% |
| Arkansas | $67,880 | -19.0% |
| Louisiana | $66,240 | -21.0% |
| Alabama | $60,800 | -27.5% |
| Mississippi | $59,090 | -29.5% |
What Factors Affect Radiologic Technologists Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Radiologic Technologists is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: California pays an average of $117,950, while Mississippi pays $59,090 — a gap of $58,860 per year.
The middle half of Radiologic Technologists earn between $64,810 and $98,750 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,980, while the top 10% earn more than $118,660.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Radiologic Technologists?
The average salary for Radiologic Technologists in the United States is $83,840 per year, with a median of $80,110.
What is the starting salary for Radiologic Technologists?
Entry-level Radiologic Technologists typically earn between $55,980 and $64,810 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Radiologic Technologists the most?
California pays Radiologic Technologists the most at $117,950 per year on average, followed by Massachusetts ($101,910) and Washington ($100,900).
How much do Radiologic Technologists make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $83,840, Radiologic Technologists earn approximately $40.31 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Radiologic Technologists a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 230,490 Radiologic Technologists jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $83,840 and a median of $80,110 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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