Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary
Healthcare · OCC code 29-2034 · gross annual wage · BLS OEWS May 2024
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in the US earn a median of $77,660 per year (mean $79,760) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey — that is +56.9% versus the $49,500 median for all US jobs, above the US median wage for all jobs. The middle half earn between $62,910 and $93,610; the top 10% earn $106,990 or more. The median hourly wage is $37.34. About 223,460 are employed nationally. The highest-paying state is California ($107,670). Wages are gross (pre-tax) and vary by employer, experience and location.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay range (national percentiles)
What radiologic technologists and technicians earn across the pay distribution, nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2024):
| Pay level | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-paid 10%) | $52,360 |
| 25th percentile | $62,910 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $77,660 |
| Mean (average) | $79,760 |
| 75th percentile | $93,610 |
| 90th percentile (highest-paid 10%) | $106,990 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
A dash (—) means BLS did not release that figure; a plus (+) means the wage is at or above the BLS top code of $239,200/yr. See what wage percentiles mean or check where your salary ranks.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary by state
Median and mean wage for radiologic technologists and technicians in each of the 51 states with published data, highest median first. The national median is $77,660.
| # | State | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $107,670 | $112,120 | 19,550 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $99,910 | $96,180 | 5,010 |
| 3 | Hawaii | $99,670 | $90,260 | 720 |
| 4 | Oregon | $99,530 | $95,510 | 2,410 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $99,080 | $95,290 | 550 |
| 6 | Washington | $93,920 | $93,960 | 4,040 |
| 7 | New York | $91,520 | $92,080 | 14,370 |
| 8 | Nevada | $88,120 | $94,630 | 1,530 |
| 9 | Alaska | $85,870 | $90,530 | 360 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $85,520 | $89,390 | 6,210 |
| 11 | Vermont | $85,450 | $82,000 | 490 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $85,370 | $89,960 | 2,680 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $84,630 | $85,920 | 810 |
| 14 | Delaware | $84,570 | $83,070 | 590 |
| 15 | Arizona | $84,480 | $85,250 | 4,680 |
| 16 | Colorado | $83,740 | $84,480 | 3,920 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $82,010 | $82,210 | 1,160 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $80,960 | $83,650 | 4,250 |
| 19 | Utah | $80,080 | $79,270 | 1,580 |
| 20 | Virginia | $79,670 | $80,940 | 5,190 |
| 21 | Maryland | $79,630 | $82,570 | 3,560 |
| 22 | Idaho | $78,000 | $74,150 | 1,420 |
| 23 | Illinois | $77,890 | $78,440 | 7,500 |
| 24 | Maine | $77,750 | $77,090 | 1,160 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $77,350 | $78,820 | 450 |
| 26 | Texas | $76,800 | $75,770 | 19,200 |
| 27 | Indiana | $76,600 | $73,280 | 5,270 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $76,200 | $75,850 | 4,740 |
| 29 | Ohio | $75,480 | $72,100 | 9,660 |
| 30 | Montana | $75,280 | $72,120 | 860 |
| 31 | New Mexico | $74,060 | $74,890 | 1,140 |
| 32 | Florida | $71,190 | $71,000 | 15,400 |
| 33 | Kansas | $68,740 | $71,300 | 2,110 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $68,520 | $71,510 | 1,580 |
| 35 | Michigan | $68,480 | $71,670 | 7,180 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $68,010 | $71,230 | 8,790 |
| 37 | Georgia | $67,270 | $73,350 | 7,160 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $67,150 | $70,410 | 8,110 |
| 39 | Missouri | $67,120 | $70,330 | 4,620 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $66,780 | $69,840 | 1,810 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $66,610 | $69,020 | 3,330 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $66,320 | $67,850 | 1,020 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $65,100 | $66,450 | 3,680 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $64,840 | $66,280 | 3,750 |
| 45 | Iowa | $64,350 | $66,730 | 2,480 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $63,940 | $66,100 | 4,780 |
| 47 | North Dakota | $63,850 | $70,490 | 660 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $62,760 | $64,430 | 3,560 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $60,430 | $61,810 | 2,210 |
| 50 | Alabama | $56,790 | $58,270 | 3,740 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $53,340 | $55,740 | 2,460 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. Data as of OEWS May 2024 (BLS), retrieved June 2026.
Highest median: California ($107,670). Lowest: Mississippi ($53,340).
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| Occupation | Median wage | Mean wage | vs US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (this job) | $77,660 | $79,760 | +56.9% |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $76,290 | $79,320 | +54.1% |
| Landscape Architects | $79,660 | $88,000 | +60.9% |
| Insurance Underwriters | $79,880 | $90,830 | +61.4% |
| Editors | $75,260 | $85,700 | +52.0% |
| Logisticians | $80,880 | $87,600 | +63.4% |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make?
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians earn a national median of $77,660 per year (mean $79,760) as of the BLS OEWS May 2024 survey. The middle half earn between $62,910 (25th percentile) and $93,610 (75th percentile); the top 10% earn $106,990 or more and the bottom 10% earn under $52,360. These are gross, pre-tax wages.
What is the hourly wage for radiologic technologists and technicians?
The median hourly wage is $37.34 and the mean is $38.35 (BLS OEWS, May 2024). BLS reports some occupations only as annual wages, in which case hourly figures are shown as a dash.
Which state pays radiologic technologists and technicians the most?
California has the highest median wage for radiologic technologists and technicians at $107,670, versus a national median of $77,660. State pay reflects local cost of living, demand and industry mix. See the full state table on this page.
How many radiologic technologists and technicians are there in the US?
BLS estimates about 223,460 radiologic technologists and technicians are employed in the US (OEWS, May 2024). Among the 124 occupations tracked here, this job ranks #57 of 124 by median pay.
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Sources & accuracy
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 (OCC 29-2034), gross annual wages, U.S. public domain, retrieved June 2026. OEWS figures are survey estimates and reflect pay before tax. Your actual pay depends on employer, experience, certifications, industry and location. This is information, not financial or career advice — see our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20