Radiologic technologist earnings by seniority

90th percentile

Top-level radiologic technologist earnings begin at:

$49.57 per hour

$103,099 per year

75th percentile

Senior-level radiologic technologist earnings begin at:

$41.97 per hour

$87,295 per year

50th percentile

Mid-level radiologic technologist earnings begin at:

$34.88 per hour

$72,560 per year

25th percentile

Junior-level radiologic technologist earnings begin at:

$29.00 per hour

$60,312 per year

10th percentile

Starting level radiologic technologist earnings begin at:

$24.55 per hour

$51,067 per year

Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.

Radiologic technologist salary by state

State Name Average Salary
California $79,250
District of Columbia $77,590
Massachusetts $73,520
Oregon $73,220
Alaska $72,850
Hawaii $72,560
Washington $70,190
Nevada $69,560
New York $69,250
Maryland $68,560
Rhode Island $67,490
Connecticut $66,930
Minnesota $66,640
New Jersey $66,640
Colorado $64,130
Arizona $63,821
Illinois $61,640
Vermont $61,160
New Hampshire $60,660
Virginia $59,510
Delaware $58,890
Texas $58,860
Wisconsin $58,070
Maine $57,820
New Mexico $57,720
North Carolina $57,180
Wyoming $56,720
Florida $56,650
Ohio $56,470
Georgia $56,240
Michigan $56,100
Utah $55,320
Indiana $55,288
Montana $55,000
North Dakota $54,620
Oklahoma $54,290
Kansas $53,808
South Carolina $53,120
Iowa $52,855
Nebraska $52,710
Missouri $52,630
Pennsylvania $51,860
South Dakota $50,680
Louisiana $50,600
Kentucky $50,168
Tennessee $49,860
Idaho $49,439
West Virginia $48,700
Mississippi $47,470
Guam $47,190
Alabama $46,380
Arkansas $46,350
Puerto Rico $23,250

How much does a Radiologic Technologist earn?

As the population ages, there will be a greater need for diagnostic imaging and therefore a greater need for certified radiology technologists. Radiologic technologists of differing specialties earn different levels of income:

  • Radiographers, also known as X-Ray technicians, are the most common type of radiologic technologist and report having low starting salaries
  • Mammographers, who take medical images of breasts, are also a type of radiologic technologist that have low starting salaries
  • MRI technologists, who operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment, tend to start at higher salaries
  • Nuclear medicine technologists also report a higher starting salary

As with most careers, location, experience and type of employer are the biggest determining factors as to what a potential radiology technologist salary will be. Other things that can affect the salary of a radiology technologist is certification. Having multiple certifications in numerous specialties can reflect a higher salary.

How do radiologic technologist salaries compare to similar careers?

Radiologic technologists earn 6% more than similar careers in Hawaii. On average, they make less than hearing aid specialists but more than physical therapist assistants.

Career Median Salary
Hearing aid specialist salary $81K
Nurse educator salary $78K
Dental hygienist salary $78K
Speech language pathologist salary $74K
Radiologic technologist salary $73K
Respiratory therapist salary $71K
Healthcare social worker salary $64K
Orthotist and prosthetist salary $61K
Cardiovascular technologist and technician salary $49K
Physical therapist assistant salary $58K

Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)