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Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Salary in U.S. (2024)

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in U.S. make a median of $77,660 a year, or about $37.34 an hour. The range runs from $52K at the entry level to $107K for experienced workers.

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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024

$78K
Median annual
$37.34/hr
Hourly rate
$52K
Entry level (10th %)
$107K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $78K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,252/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home26.9% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$77,660/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,840/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $52,360, 25th percentile $62,910, median $77,660, 75th percentile $93,610, 90th percentile $106,990. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$52K25th$63KMedian$78K75th$94K90th$107K
Bar chart showing Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $52,360, 25th percentile $62,910, median $77,660, 75th percentile $93,610, 90th percentile $106,990. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $52K. Mid-career wages sit at $78K.Top earners bring in $107K or more - a $55K spread from bottom to top.

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Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
California$108K+39%19,550
Massachusetts$100K+29%5,010
Hawaii$100K+28%720
Oregon$100K+28%2,410
District of Columbia$99K+28%550
Washington$94K+21%4,040
New York$92K+18%14,370
Nevada$88K+13%1,530
Alaska$86K+11%360
New Jersey$86K+10%6,210
Vermont$85K+10%490
Connecticut$85K+10%2,680
Rhode Island$85K+9%810
Delaware$85K+9%590
Arizona$84K+9%4,680

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Frequently asked questions

How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make in U.S.?

The median is $77,660 a year - that works out to about $37.34 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $52,360, and experienced radiologic technologists and technicians can clear $106,990. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $78K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,252/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 26.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a radiologic technologists and technicians salary go in U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median radiologic technologists and technicians salary is worth about $77,660 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do radiologic technologists and technicians get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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