How Much Does a Radiology Tech Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$80,110
Radiology techs in the U.S. earn a median of $80,110 a year, or $38.52 an hour. Half of radiology techs earn more than $80,110 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $118,660.
Pay percentiles for radiology techs
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26.91 | $55,980 |
| 25th | $31.16 | $64,810 |
| 50th (median) | $38.52 | $80,110 |
| 75th | $47.47 | $98,750 |
| 90th | $57.05 | $118,660 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (SOC 29-2034). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for radiology techs
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $121,260 | $58.30 | +51% |
| Massachusetts | $103,620 | $49.82 | +29% |
| District of Columbia | $102,770 | $49.41 | +28% |
| Oregon | $102,290 | $49.18 | +28% |
| Washington | $102,090 | $49.08 | +27% |
| Hawaii | $101,700 | $48.89 | +27% |
| Alaska | $98,920 | $47.56 | +23% |
| New York | $98,470 | $47.34 | +23% |
| New Jersey | $95,000 | $45.67 | +19% |
| Vermont | $94,540 | $45.45 | +18% |
| United States | $80,110 | $38.52 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many radiology techs are there?
BLS counts about 230,490 radiology techs employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Radiologic Technologists and Technicians”. The most jobs are in California (20,900), Texas (20,250) and Florida (16,470).
The mean (average) annual wage is $83,840, higher than the median of $80,110.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $6,676
- Biweekly
- $3,081
- Weekly
- $1,541
- Daily (8 hours)
- $308
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do radiology techs make an hour?
The median hourly wage for radiology techs is $38.52. The middle 50% earn between $31.16 and $47.47 an hour.
Which state pays radiology techs the most?
California has the highest median wage for radiology techs at $121,260, +51% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for radiology techs?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of radiology techs earn less than $55,980 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.