BLS SOC 29-2034 · Healthcare
Radiologic Technologist Salary
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.
Data: BLS OEWS · 2026
National Median
$53,533
annual
25th Percentile
$41,220
annual
75th Percentile
$68,522
annual
90th Percentile
$85,653
annual
National Salary Distribution
P25: $41,220Median: $53,533P75: $68,522P90: $85,653
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Top Paying Cities for Radiologic Technologist
Ranked by median annual salary
| # | City | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $74,000 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $71,000 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $71,000 |
| 4 | Boston, MA | $65,000 |
| 5 | Washington, DC | $64,000 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $63,000 |
| 7 | San Diego, CA | $61,000 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $59,000 |
| 9 | Portland, OR | $59,000 |
| 10 | Denver, CO | $57,000 |
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Best After Cost of Living
Salary adjusted for cost of living (US avg = $100k)
| # | City | COL-Adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus, OH | $51,648 |
| 2 | Raleigh, NC | $51,456 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh, PA | $51,111 |
| 4 | Detroit, MI | $50,562 |
| 5 | Chicago, IL | $50,467 |
| 6 | Houston, TX | $50,467 |
| 7 | Indianapolis, IN | $50,000 |
| 8 | Phoenix, AZ | $49,515 |
| 9 | Dallas, TX | $49,107 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $49,074 |
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Radiologic Technologist Salary — All Cities
All 30 metro areas, sorted by median salary
| City | P25 | Median | P75 | P90 | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $56,980 | $74,000 | $94,720 | $118,400 | 130,000 |
| New York, NY | $54,670 | $71,000 | $90,880 | $113,600 | 170,000 |
| Seattle, WA | $54,670 | $71,000 | $90,880 | $113,600 | 145,000 |
| Boston, MA | $50,050 | $65,000 | $83,200 | $104,000 | 105,000 |
| Washington, DC | $49,280 | $64,000 | $81,920 | $102,400 | 112,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $48,510 | $63,000 | $80,640 | $100,800 | 120,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,970 | $61,000 | $78,080 | $97,600 | 60,000 |
| Austin, TX | $45,430 | $59,000 | $75,520 | $94,400 | 95,000 |
| Portland, OR | $45,430 | $59,000 | $75,520 | $94,400 | 50,000 |
| Denver, CO | $43,890 | $57,000 | $72,960 | $91,200 | 70,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $42,350 | $55,000 | $70,400 | $88,000 | 87,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $41,580 | $54,000 | $69,120 | $86,400 | 87,500 |
| Houston, TX | $41,580 | $54,000 | $69,120 | $86,400 | 70,000 |
| Atlanta, GA | $40,810 | $53,000 | $67,840 | $84,800 | 75,000 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $40,810 | $53,000 | $67,840 | $84,800 | 55,000 |
| Raleigh, NC | $40,810 | $53,000 | $67,840 | $84,800 | 55,000 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $39,270 | $51,000 | $65,280 | $81,600 | 62,500 |
| Miami, FL | $38,500 | $50,000 | $64,000 | $80,000 | 55,000 |
| Nashville, TN | $38,500 | $50,000 | $64,000 | $80,000 | 45,000 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $38,500 | $50,000 | $64,000 | $80,000 | 45,000 |
| Charlotte, NC | $36,960 | $48,000 | $61,440 | $76,800 | 50,000 |
| Richmond, VA | $36,960 | $48,000 | $61,440 | $76,800 | 35,000 |
| Columbus, OH | $36,190 | $47,000 | $60,160 | $75,200 | 40,000 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $35,420 | $46,000 | $58,880 | $73,600 | 35,000 |
| Detroit, MI | $34,650 | $45,000 | $57,600 | $72,000 | 37,500 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $34,650 | $45,000 | $57,600 | $72,000 | 37,500 |
| Louisville, KY | $32,340 | $42,000 | $53,760 | $67,200 | 25,000 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $31,570 | $41,000 | $52,480 | $65,600 | 22,500 |
| Memphis, TN | $30,800 | $40,000 | $51,200 | $64,000 | 20,000 |
| El Paso, TX | $28,490 | $37,000 | $47,360 | $59,200 | 15,000 |
Top Skills for Radiologic Technologist
X-ray TechnologyCT ScanningPatient PositioningRadiation SafetyImage Processing