Radiologic Technologist Salary (2026): How Much Do Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated September 10, 2026

National Median$84,029
Per Hour$40.40
Total Jobs$230,470
Highest Paying StateCalifornia

Radiologic Technologist Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1California$121,260▲ 44%20,900
2Massachusetts$103,620▲ 23%5,500
3District of Columbia$102,770▲ 22%660
4Oregon$102,290▲ 22%2,700
5Washington$102,090▲ 21%4,130
6Hawaii$101,700▲ 21%690
7Alaska$98,920▲ 18%370
8New York$98,470▲ 17%13,450
9New Jersey$95,000▲ 13%6,320
10Vermont$94,540▲ 13%470
11Connecticut$91,970▲ 9%3,230
12Arizona$89,200▲ 6%4,670
13Colorado$87,760▲ 4%3,960
14Maryland$85,890▲ 2%3,370
15Rhode Island$85,330▲ 2%660
16New Hampshire$84,910▲ 1%1,240
17Delaware$84,210▲ 0%650
18Minnesota$83,400▼ 1%4,910
19Nevada$82,910▼ 1%1,840
20Utah$81,000▼ 4%1,780
21Virginia$80,670▼ 4%5,140
22Idaho$80,080▼ 5%1,490
23Maine$80,080▼ 5%1,050
24New Mexico$79,940▼ 5%1,150
25Illinois$79,930▼ 5%7,650
26Wisconsin$79,140▼ 6%5,010
27Texas$78,630▼ 6%20,250
28Ohio$78,320▼ 7%9,570
29Wyoming$77,860▼ 7%430
30Indiana$77,640▼ 8%5,470
31Montana$77,070▼ 8%850
32Florida$76,750▼ 9%16,470
33Michigan$76,420▼ 9%7,220
34Kansas$76,070▼ 9%2,270
35Pennsylvania$76,050▼ 9%8,090
36Georgia$74,550▼ 11%7,540
37North Carolina$74,450▼ 11%9,250
38Oklahoma$74,160▼ 12%3,640
39West Virginia$74,150▼ 12%1,810
40Missouri$73,080▼ 13%5,170
41Nebraska$72,860▼ 13%1,670
42Kentucky$69,670▼ 17%3,630
43South Carolina$69,600▼ 17%3,630
44North Dakota$67,790▼ 19%740
45Iowa$65,930▼ 22%2,550
46South Dakota$65,240▼ 22%980
47Tennessee$64,630▼ 23%4,660
48Louisiana$63,680▼ 24%3,370
49Arkansas$63,640▼ 24%2,210
50Alabama$60,700▼ 28%3,500
51Mississippi$59,300▼ 29%2,510

FAQ

How much does a Radiologic Technologist make?

The national median annual salary for radiologic technologists and technicians is $84,029, about $40.40 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays radiologic technologists and technicians the most?

California tops the list at $121,260 per year.

What state pays radiologic technologists and technicians the least?

Mississippi has the lowest median at $59,300.

How much does a Radiologic Technologist make per hour?

At the national median, radiologic technologists and technicians earn about $40.40 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most radiologic technologists and technicians employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of radiologic technologists and technicians include California.