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Average Radiologic Technologists and Technician Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a radiologic technologists and technician make in the United States?

The average salary for a radiologic technologists and technician in the United States is $75,250, but the range typically falls between $60,690 and $84,670. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $36.18, with a range between $29.18 and $40.71.

There are approximately 221,170 people employed as a radiologic technologists and technician in the United States. With Texas, California, Florida employing the highest number of radiologic technologists and technicians.The state with the best pay for a radiologic technologists and technician is California, with an average annual salary of $103,150, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $53,660.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$50,020$24.05
25th Percentile$60,690$29.18
Median$73,410$35.29
75th Percentile$84,670$40.71
90th Percentile$102,380$49.22

Average radiologic technologists and technician salary by location

The salary of a radiologic technologists and technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a radiologic technologists and technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for radiologic technologists and technicians are California, Hawaii, Oregon, Massachusetts, District of Columbia while the worst states are Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Iowa.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$38,590$56,670$76,670
Alaska$65,570$87,180$108,150
Arizona$54,320$79,860$102,160
Arkansas$44,210$59,470$79,580
California$58,120$103,150$153,390
Colorado$56,440$80,140$103,790
Connecticut$64,140$85,380$111,190
Delaware$57,300$77,350$102,320
District of Columbia$74,150$89,740$109,550
Florida$47,060$65,640$81,870
Georgia$47,870$67,880$90,000
Hawaii$67,910$92,170$112,010
Idaho$56,000$72,890$93,490
Illinois$51,790$74,040$99,280
Indiana$52,400$70,550$89,580
Iowa$49,190$62,550$79,140
Kansas$49,510$67,140$86,900
Kentucky$47,410$63,520$80,730
Louisiana$47,400$61,480$80,040
Maine$54,060$72,210$87,370
Maryland$59,320$78,270$100,220
Massachusetts$62,650$93,270$123,230
Michigan$51,870$68,150$81,920
Minnesota$61,110$78,730$97,260
Mississippi$37,190$53,660$72,800
Missouri$49,800$66,560$84,010
Montana$51,210$68,820$85,030
Nebraska$49,750$67,530$84,600
Nevada$49,070$86,570$118,600
New Hampshire$61,030$78,780$102,140
New Jersey$62,990$82,800$101,620
New Mexico$53,120$71,940$98,270
New York$55,570$85,330$108,480
North Carolina$49,230$67,500$86,580
North Dakota$54,900$68,750$84,000
Ohio$47,470$68,140$85,070
Oklahoma$47,170$65,810$85,900
Oregon$65,810$90,610$109,820
Pennsylvania$49,380$69,420$92,630
Rhode Island$58,310$83,230$107,980
South Carolina$45,070$62,980$80,720
South Dakota$46,410$63,590$82,130
Tennessee$46,370$62,710$81,050
Texas$49,760$72,470$95,300
Utah$49,370$72,690$99,510
Vermont$62,500$78,170$104,730
Virginia$51,940$74,690$98,570
Washington$63,490$89,910$119,510
West Virginia$49,030$64,580$81,900
Wisconsin$56,280$72,200$91,680
Wyoming$52,360$72,390$100,420

Even between cities, the salary of a radiologic technologists and technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for radiologic technologists and technicians is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $131,140.The city with the lowest average salary for radiologic technologists and technicians is Gadsden, AL with an average salary of $49,050.

Areas with highest average salaries for radiologic technologists and technicians

  1. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA - $131,140
  2. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA - $129,360
  3. Santa Rosa, CA - $124,660
  4. Stockton-Lodi area, CA - $116,910
  5. Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade area, CA - $115,640

Areas with lowest average salaries for radiologic technologists and technicians

  1. Gadsden, AL - $49,050
  2. Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS - $49,310
  3. Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS - $50,110
  4. Auburn-Opelika area, AL - $50,440
  5. Hattiesburg, MS - $50,550

Employment trends for radiologic technologists and technicians in the United States

The number of radiologic technologists and technicians in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of radiologic technologists and technicians has increased by 14,450. On average, the number of radiologic technologists and technicians has been increasing by 1.7% each year. The salary of radiologic technologists and technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of radiologic technologists and technicians has increased by $10,410. On average, the salary of radiologic technologists and technicians has been increasing by 4.0% each year.

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How radiologic technologists and technicians salaries compare to other healthcare practitioners and technical occupations

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for radiologic technologists and technicians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.

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