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Radiologic Technologist Salary by State (2026)
How much does a Radiologic Technologist make? The median Radiologic Technologist salary in the US is about $84,029 per year (roughly $40.00 an hour), across 230,470 jobs (Radiologic Technologists and Technicians). But pay swings widely by state — the median ranges from $59,300 in Mississippi to $121,260 in California. Pick your state below for the full pay range and an estimated take-home after taxes.
Median Radiologic Technologist salary in every state
| State | Median salary | Jobs |
| California | $121,260 | 20,900 |
| Massachusetts | $103,620 | 5,500 |
| District of Columbia | $102,770 | 660 |
| Oregon | $102,290 | 2,700 |
| Washington | $102,090 | 4,130 |
| Hawaii | $101,700 | 690 |
| Alaska | $98,920 | 370 |
| New York | $98,470 | 13,450 |
| New Jersey | $95,000 | 6,320 |
| Vermont | $94,540 | 470 |
| Connecticut | $91,970 | 3,230 |
| Arizona | $89,200 | 4,670 |
| Colorado | $87,760 | 3,960 |
| Maryland | $85,890 | 3,370 |
| Rhode Island | $85,330 | 660 |
| New Hampshire | $84,910 | 1,240 |
| Delaware | $84,210 | 650 |
| Minnesota | $83,400 | 4,910 |
| Nevada | $82,910 | 1,840 |
| Utah | $81,000 | 1,780 |
| Virginia | $80,670 | 5,140 |
| Idaho | $80,080 | 1,490 |
| Maine | $80,080 | 1,050 |
| New Mexico | $79,940 | 1,150 |
| Illinois | $79,930 | 7,650 |
| Wisconsin | $79,140 | 5,010 |
| Texas | $78,630 | 20,250 |
| Ohio | $78,320 | 9,570 |
| Wyoming | $77,860 | 430 |
| Indiana | $77,640 | 5,470 |
| Montana | $77,070 | 850 |
| Florida | $76,750 | 16,470 |
| Michigan | $76,420 | 7,220 |
| Kansas | $76,070 | 2,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,050 | 8,090 |
| Georgia | $74,550 | 7,540 |
| North Carolina | $74,450 | 9,250 |
| Oklahoma | $74,160 | 3,640 |
| West Virginia | $74,150 | 1,810 |
| Missouri | $73,080 | 5,170 |
| Nebraska | $72,860 | 1,670 |
| Kentucky | $69,670 | 3,630 |
| South Carolina | $69,600 | 3,630 |
| North Dakota | $67,790 | 740 |
| Iowa | $65,930 | 2,550 |
| South Dakota | $65,240 | 980 |
| Tennessee | $64,630 | 4,660 |
| Louisiana | $63,680 | 3,370 |
| Arkansas | $63,640 | 2,210 |
| Alabama | $60,700 | 3,500 |
| Mississippi | $59,300 | 2,510 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Radiologic Technologist make?
- A Radiologic Technologist makes a median of about $84,029 per year in the US (roughly $40.00 per hour), according to the latest BLS data. Pay ranges from $59,300 in Mississippi to $121,260 in California depending on the state.
- What is the average Radiologic Technologist salary in the US?
- The typical (employment-weighted median) Radiologic Technologist salary in the US is about $84,029 per year, based on the latest BLS data covering 230,470 jobs nationwide.
- Which state pays Radiologic Technologists the most?
- California has the highest median Radiologic Technologist salary at $121,260 per year. Remember that taxes and cost of living vary — a high gross salary can shrink after state taxes.
- Which state pays Radiologic Technologists the least?
- Mississippi has the lowest median at $59,300 per year. Lower-paying states often also have lower living costs and, in some cases, no state income tax.
Sources and methodology
All figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) (Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, code 29-2034). “Typical pay” is the employment-weighted average of state medians. Take-home estimates on state pages use 2026 federal and verified state tax rules from our PaycheckTally engine.