Radiologic Technologists and Technician Salary in 2026

    SOC: 29-2034.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $77,660
    per year
    Salary Range
    $52K – $107K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    223,460
    employed
    Job Growth
    +4.3%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Make?

    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians earn a median annual salary of $77,660 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $52,360 at the 10th percentile to $106,990 at the 90th percentile — a range of $54,630. The highest-paying state is California at $107,670.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$52,360
    25th percentile$62,910
    Median (50th)$77,660
    75th percentile$93,610
    90th percentile$106,990
    10th: $52,360Median: $77,66090th: $106,990
    Section 02

    Radiologic Technologists and Technician Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Californiatop$107,670
    Massachusetts$99,910
    Hawaii$99,670
    Oregon$99,530
    District of Columbia$99,080
    Washington$93,920
    New York$91,520
    Nevada$88,120
    Alaska$85,870
    New Jersey$85,520
    Vermont$85,450
    Connecticut$85,370
    Rhode Island$84,630
    Delaware$84,570
    Arizona$84,480
    Colorado$83,740
    New Hampshire$82,010
    Minnesota$80,960
    Utah$80,080
    Virginia$79,670
    Maryland$79,630
    Idaho$78,000
    Illinois$77,890
    Maine$77,750
    Wyoming$77,350
    Texas$76,800
    Indiana$76,600
    Wisconsin$76,200
    Ohio$75,480
    Montana$75,280
    New Mexico$74,060
    Florida$71,190
    Kansas$68,740
    Nebraska$68,520
    Michigan$68,480
    Pennsylvania$68,010
    Georgia$67,270
    North Carolina$67,150
    Missouri$67,120
    West Virginia$66,780
    Oklahoma$66,610
    South Dakota$66,320
    South Carolina$65,100
    Kentucky$64,840
    Iowa$64,350
    Tennessee$63,940
    North Dakota$63,850
    Louisiana$62,760
    Arkansas$60,430
    Alabama$56,790
    Mississippi$53,340
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

    Vallejo, CA
    Highest paying
    $169,020
    top metro salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $157,170
    $-11,850 vs highest
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $136,730
    $-32,290 vs highest
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
    $132,830
    $-36,190 vs highest
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
    $130,710
    $-38,310 vs highest
    Stockton-Lodi, CA
    $126,180
    $-42,840 vs highest
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
    $124,370
    $-44,650 vs highest
    Modesto, CA
    $112,920
    $-56,100 vs highest
    Section 04

    Radiologic Technologists and Technician Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$52,360 – $62,910
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$77,660
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$93,610
    Senior (15+ yrs)$106,990+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Radiologic Technologists and Technician

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Vallejo, CA earn $169,020 — $91,360 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($93,610) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Radiologic Technologists and Technician Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicianthis career$77,660
    Anesthesiologist Assistant$133,260
    Radiation Therapist$101,990
    Respiratory Therapist$80,450
    Radiologist$239,200

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 29-2034.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.