Radiologic Technologist Hourly Pay & Requirements (2026)
Advertised pay, starting pay, skills and experience from 22,330 US job postings by 1,520 employers. Data as of October 2026.
What US employers post for radiologic technologists: advertised pay, the skills and experience they ask for, and the job titles they use, from 22,330 open job postings (October 2026).
- The median advertised pay for radiologic technologists in US job postings is $42.58 an hour (4,768 postings from 442 employers, October 2026).
- The middle half of those postings offer $36.49 to $50.31 an hour.
- Postings that ask for up to 1 year of experience advertise a median of $43.76 an hour (1,996 postings).
- The skills that most set radiologic technologist postings apart are pacs, radiation safety, fluoroscopy.
- Postings that state a minimum ask for a median of 1 year of experience.
Radiologic Technologist job postings in the US, October 2026
- $42.58/hr
- Median advertised pay (4,768 postings)
- $36.49–$50.31
- Middle 50% of postings
- $43.76/hr
- Starting pay (postings asking up to 1 year)
- 22,330
- US job postings from 1,520 employers
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour?
The median advertised pay is $42.58 an hour, from 4,768 US job postings by 442 employers that state pay. That is about $89,000 a year at 2,080 hours.
Advertised pay in 4,768 US radiologic technologist job postings: median $89,000 a year ($42.58 an hour), middle half $75,000 to $106,000.
- Median: $89,000 ($42.58/hr)
- 25th percentile: $75,000
- 75th percentile: $106,000
The figures as a table
| Annual pay | Share of postings |
|---|---|
| $10K–$20K | 1.2% |
| $20K–$30K | 0.3% |
| $30K–$40K | 0.7% |
| $40K–$50K | 1.7% |
| $50K–$60K | 3.6% |
| $60K–$70K | 10.6% |
| $70K–$80K | 13.5% |
| $80K–$90K | 20.8% |
| $90K–$100K | 13.6% |
| $100K–$110K | 12.8% |
| $110K–$120K | 6.9% |
| $120K–$130K | 5.2% |
| $130K–$140K | 2.9% |
| $140K–$150K | 1.9% |
| $150K–$160K | 0.7% |
| $160K–$170K | 0.5% |
| $170K–$180K | 0.9% |
| $180K–$190K | 0.4% |
| $190K–$200K | 0.1% |
| $200K–$210K | 0.3% |
| $300K–$310K | 0.0% |
| $450K–$460K | 0.0% |
| $460K–$470K | 0.0% |
| $470K–$480K | 0.1% |
| $480K–$490K | 0.1% |
| $550K–$560K | 0.1% |
| $560K–$570K | 0.0% |
Midpoint of each posting's pay range, hourly pay × 2,080 hours; at most 20 postings per employer; US, October 2026.
| Median | Middle 50% | Postings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postings that state an hourly rate | $42.58 | $36.49–$50.31 | 2,365 |
| All pay postings, annualised | $89,000 | $75K–$106K | 4,768 |
For comparison, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the national median annual wage of Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034) at $80,000 (May 2025). Postings advertise pay; the BLS measures what people earn, across all employers and levels.
What is the starting salary for a radiologic technologist?
Postings that ask for up to 1 year of experience advertise a median of $43.76 an hour (1,996 postings).
| Experience asked | Median advertised pay | Postings |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 years | $43.76/hr | 1,996 |
| 2-4 years | $45.43/hr | 619 |
| 5+ years | withheld | 66 |
Highest-paying radiologic technologist jobs
Specializations with at least 250 postings that state pay.
| Specialization | Median pay | Postings with pay | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRI Technologist | $49.30/hr | 676 | 156 |
| CT Technologist | $47.26/hr | 1,126 | 195 |
| Interventional Radiology Technologist | $47.24/hr | 289 | 96 |
| Mammography Technologist | $47.14/hr | 513 | 107 |
| Radiologic Technologist (general) | $39.38/hr | 1,608 | 260 |
| X-Ray Technologist | $35.50/hr | 284 | 89 |
Radiologic technologist pay by state
Single-location US postings; states with at least 100 postings that state pay. States with pay-transparency laws (such as California, Colorado, New York and Washington) are over-represented among postings that state pay.
| State | Median pay | Middle 50% | Postings with pay | Share of postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $51.80/hr | $42.44–$60.75 | 411 | 8.4% |
| New York | $47.70/hr | $40.00–$58.00 | 500 | 5.0% |
| Massachusetts | $47.66/hr | $41.01–$52.42 | 221 | 2.8% |
| New Jersey | $42.50/hr | $37.24–$48.50 | 225 | 3.9% |
| Illinois | $41.65/hr | $36.57–$44.89 | 280 | 4.0% |
| Maryland | $41.61/hr | $40.15–$47.50 | 208 | 2.2% |
| Florida | $39.73/hr | $33.28–$44.12 | 226 | 7.8% |
Skills employers ask for in radiologic technologist job postings
| Skill | Share of postings |
|---|---|
| Communication | 18% |
| Interpersonal skills | 10% |
| Customer service | 9% |
| Work independently | 7% |
| Attention to detail | 7% |
| Pacs | 7% |
| Organizational skills | 6% |
| Problem-solving | 5% |
| Radiation safety | 5% |
| Teamwork | 5% |
Skills named in the posting text; at most 20 postings per employer; US, October 2026. Methodology.
Skills that set radiologic technologists apart
- Pacs82.6× as often as in all postings · 7%
- Radiation safety89.8× as often as in all postings · 5%
Skills named in at least 5% of these postings and at least 3 times as often as in job postings overall.
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What does a radiologic technologist do?
Employers post these jobs as MRI Technologist, CT Technologist, Radiology Technologist, Mammography Technologist, CT Tech and other titles. The largest specializations are CT Technologist (23%), MRI Technologist (14%), Mammography Technologist (7%), X-Ray Technologist (6%), Interventional Radiology Technologist (10%), Radiology Assistant (1%).
The closest official occupation is Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034.00). Its most important tasks:
- Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
- Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
- Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.
- Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
- Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database, U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
How much experience do you need to be a radiologic technologist?
Among 3,680 postings that state a minimum, the median is 1 year. 2% say 0 years and 62% ask for 1 year or less.
Minimum experience asked in 3,680 US radiologic technologist job postings: median 1 year, and 62% ask for 1 year or less.
The figures as a table
| Minimum experience asked | Share of postings |
|---|---|
| 0 yr | 4% |
| 1 yr | 58% |
| 2 yrs | 27% |
| 3-4 yrs | 8% |
| 5-7 yrs | 3% |
| 8-9 yrs | 0% |
| 10+ yrs | under 1% |
Postings that state a minimum (required or preferred); at most 20 postings per employer; US, October 2026.
We do not show a degree figure: in our checks, degree requirements in posting text were found too rarely to publish one. Why.
Full-time 82%, Part-time 18% of the 1,981 postings that state working hours.
Other names for a radiologic technologist: job titles employers use
| Job title | Employers using it |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologist | 430 (28.3%) |
| MRI Technologist | 395 (26.0%) |
| CT Technologist | 381 (25.1%) |
| Radiology Technologist | 324 (21.3%) |
| Mammography Technologist | 241 (15.9%) |
| CT Tech | 189 (12.4%) |
| Radiology Tech | 182 (12.0%) |
| MRI Tech | 138 (9.1%) |
| X-Ray Technologist | 129 (8.5%) |
| X-Ray Tech | 110 (7.2%) |
| Rad Tech | 109 (7.2%) |
| Interventional Radiology Technologist | 98 (6.5%) |
| Radiology Technician | 88 (5.8%) |
| Mammography Tech | 74 (4.9%) |
| X-Ray Technician | 73 (4.8%) |
| Radiographer | 61 (4.0%) |
| Radiologic Tech | 49 (3.2%) |
| Interventional Radiology Tech | 44 (2.9%) |
| Imaging Technologist | 40 (2.6%) |
| Interventional Technologist | 34 (2.2%) |
Titles read in our audit and used by at least 3 employers.
Radiologic technologist job titles compared
The titles people search for most, from the US job postings that use each exact title (October 2026).
| Job title | Open postings | Employers | Median pay | Median experience | Skills named most |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiology Technologist | 1,632 | 324 | $39.03/hr | 1 year | communication, radiation safety, attention to detail |
| CT Technologist | 2,585 | 381 | $46.50/hr | 1 year | communication, interpersonal skills, pacs |
| MRI Technologist | 1,753 | 395 | $49.30/hr | 1 year | communication, interpersonal skills, customer service |
Radiologic Technologist compared with similar careers
| Career | Median pay | Median experience | Postings | Shares N of top 25 skills |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologist | $42.58/hr | 1 year | 22,330 | – |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | $52.73/hr | 1 year | 1,707 | 17 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $47.00/hr | 1 year | 4,989 | 18 |
| Radiation Therapist | $110K | 1 year | 1,147 | 16 |
| Surgical Technologist | $35.17/hr | 1 year | 5,504 | 15 |
Similar careers
| Career | Shares N of the top 25 skills | Median pay |
|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 17 | $52.73/hr |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | 18 | $47.00/hr |
| Radiation Therapist | 16 | $110K |
| Surgical Technologist | 15 | $35.17/hr |
| Perfusionist | 12 | – |
| Physicist | 10 | – |
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Source and method
Open US job postings collected from employers' applicant tracking systems, de-duplicated, counted only when their job title was read in our audit. Shares count at most 20 postings per employer, and franchise locations of one brand count as one employer. Pay uses hourly and annual figures only; a figure is shown when leaving out the largest employer moves it by 10% or less. Every figure states its number of postings. Methodology and measured accuracy.
Accuracy check: we read 39 randomly chosen postings counted on this page in full; 35 of them were this career or a closely related one (October 2026).
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