Performs X-rays, CT, MRI. Specializations like CT or MRI tech pay more.
Pay scales steeply with tenure for Radiologic Technologists. National figures, before regional adjustments.
| Experience | Median 2026 | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Level (0–1 yr) | $55,500 | $43,100 | $67,900 |
| Junior (2–4 yrs) | $69,000 | $53,600 | $84,300 |
| Mid-Level (5–9 yrs) | $79,400 | $61,700 | $97,000 |
| Senior (10–14 yrs) | $95,200 | $74,000 | $116,400 |
| Veteran (15+ yrs) | $107,900 | $83,900 | $131,900 |
Top 10 states by median Radiologic Technologist salary in 2026.
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $115,100 | $87,500 | $149,600 | +45% |
| Washington DC | $111,100 | $84,500 | $144,500 | +40% |
| New York | $105,600 | $80,200 | $137,200 | +33% |
| Massachusetts | $103,200 | $78,400 | $134,200 | +30% |
| Washington | $103,200 | $78,400 | $134,200 | +30% |
| New Jersey | $100,000 | $76,000 | $130,000 | +26% |
| Hawaii | $96,800 | $73,600 | $125,900 | +22% |
| Connecticut | $96,000 | $73,000 | $124,900 | +21% |
| Maryland | $95,300 | $72,400 | $123,800 | +20% |
| Colorado | $92,900 | $70,600 | $120,700 | +17% |
| State | Median | 25th % | 75th % | vs Nat'l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $67,500 | $51,300 | $87,700 | -15% |
| North Dakota | $66,700 | $50,700 | $86,700 | -16% |
| Oklahoma | $66,700 | $50,700 | $86,700 | -16% |
| Wyoming | $66,700 | $50,700 | $86,700 | -16% |
| Alabama | $65,900 | $50,100 | $85,700 | -17% |
| Louisiana | $65,900 | $50,100 | $85,700 | -17% |
| Arkansas | $63,500 | $48,300 | $82,600 | -20% |
| South Dakota | $63,500 | $48,300 | $82,600 | -20% |
| Mississippi | $61,900 | $47,100 | $80,500 | -22% |
| West Virginia | $61,900 | $47,100 | $80,500 | -22% |
Metro-level pay frequently outpaces state averages — major metros concentrate higher wages.
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