Radiologic Technologist Salary
BLS reports this occupation as "Radiologic Technologists and Technicians" (29-2034); every figure on this page is for that BLS occupation.
Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging procedures including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. They prepare patients, operate imaging equipment, and ensure image quality for physician review.
National Salary Distribution
Top Paying Cities for Radiologic Technologist
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $141,780 |
| 2 | San Diego, CA | $113,480 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $108,030 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $105,200 |
| 5 | Portland, OR | $104,810 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $104,590 |
| 7 | New York, NY | $102,730 |
| 8 | Denver, CO | $98,000 |
| 9 | Washington, DC | $97,390 |
| 10 | Phoenix, AZ | $94,820 |
Highest After Local Prices
| # | City | Price Level | At National Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | 115.6 | $122,633 |
| 2 | San Diego, CA | 111.9 | $101,424 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | 105.4 | $99,420 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | 108.3 | $96,605 |
| 5 | Los Angeles, CA | 113.6 | $95,125 |
| 6 | Seattle, WA | 111.1 | $94,661 |
| 7 | Denver, CO | 105.8 | $92,643 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | 103.3 | $91,777 |
| 9 | New York, NY | 112.6 | $91,264 |
| 10 | Washington, DC | 108.9 | $89,444 |
Radiologic Technologist Salary — All Cities
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $118,460 | $141,780 | $169,610 | $176,800 | 2,850 |
| San Diego, CA | $95,700 | $113,480 | $132,840 | $149,390 | 1,770 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $87,370 | $108,030 | $133,440 | $154,860 | 6,450 |
| Seattle, WA | $93,460 | $105,200 | $129,770 | $134,220 | 2,130 |
| Portland, OR | $88,700 | $104,810 | $121,950 | $125,850 | 1,520 |
| Boston, MA | $84,780 | $104,590 | $126,390 | $133,300 | 4,100 |
| New York, NY | $87,970 | $102,730 | $117,100 | $130,110 | 12,700 |
| Denver, CO | $77,220 | $98,000 | $104,770 | $112,210 | 1,980 |
| Washington, DC | $82,110 | $97,390 | $105,720 | $124,200 | 3,170 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $77,230 | $94,820 | $107,280 | $124,090 | 3,460 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $80,080 | $86,510 | $101,150 | $107,200 | 2,710 |
| Austin, TX | $70,210 | $83,870 | $97,020 | $105,020 | 1,520 |
| Dallas, TX | $71,790 | $83,140 | $97,220 | $106,860 | 5,470 |
| Chicago, IL | $67,940 | $82,140 | $99,360 | $106,150 | 5,650 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $65,660 | $81,170 | $104,880 | $130,280 | 770 |
| Houston, TX | $65,530 | $80,780 | $95,980 | $103,110 | 5,000 |
| Atlanta, GA | $63,850 | $80,710 | $98,960 | $109,710 | 3,990 |
| Richmond, VA | $74,880 | $80,600 | $95,670 | $98,150 | 1,130 |
| Columbus, OH | $65,780 | $80,200 | $91,860 | $100,710 | 1,780 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $64,570 | $79,100 | $85,990 | $101,640 | 1,870 |
| Charlotte, NC | $65,390 | $78,950 | $88,250 | $100,870 | 2,470 |
| Miami, FL | $63,060 | $78,890 | $86,690 | $103,150 | 4,630 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $64,510 | $78,750 | $83,200 | $99,890 | 1,520 |
| Detroit, MI | $63,510 | $77,530 | $85,910 | $101,420 | 3,150 |
| Louisville, KY | $64,750 | $76,860 | $97,500 | $103,630 | 1,200 |
| Nashville, TN | $62,590 | $76,450 | $83,100 | $99,760 | 1,450 |
| El Paso, TX | $59,410 | $72,810 | $81,530 | $93,830 | 480 |
| Raleigh, NC | $60,680 | $68,210 | $80,840 | $96,620 | 1,080 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,970 | $67,870 | $79,280 | $92,250 | 1,350 |
| Memphis, TN | $61,610 | $66,320 | $79,040 | $94,000 | 890 |
5About the Radiologic Technologist Role
Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging procedures including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. They prepare patients, operate imaging equipment, and ensure image quality for physician review.
Compensation for Radiologic Technologists varies by metro — from $66,320 at the low end in Memphis, TN to $141,780 in San Francisco, CA. The $75,460 gap is a gap in dollars. The second table above lists the 10 highest medians after each is restated at national-average prices using BEA regional price parities, which can change the order.
For side-by-side comparisons between specific metros, use the compare links above or the salary calculator. For state-level figures, see radiologic technologist salary by state, or browse all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Radiologic Technologist salary in the US?
The national median Radiologic Technologist salary is $80,110 per year, per the BLS OEWS May 2025 national estimate. The 25th percentile is $64,810 and the 90th percentile reaches $118,660.
Which city pays Radiologic Technologists the most?
Among the 30 metro areas covered here, San Francisco, CA has the highest median wage for Radiologic Technologists at $141,780 per year (BLS OEWS May 2025). San Diego, CA ($113,480) and Los Angeles, CA ($108,030) are next.