Radiologic Technologist Salary by State (May 2025 BLS Data)
By The College Match Editorial Team · Data: May 2025 · Updated October 2026
Radiologic technologists earn a median of $80,110 a year nationally, but pay depends heavily on location: from $59,300 in Mississippi to $121,260 in California.
Radiologic technologists perform X-rays and other diagnostic imaging exams. The table below covers all 50 states and Washington, DC, using the latest wage survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
U.S. median
$80,110
Highest: California
$121,260
Lowest: Mississippi
$59,300
Employed in the U.S.
230,490
Radiologic Technologist pay in every state
Sorted by median annual wage. "Typical range" is the 10th to 90th percentile: 80% of radiologic technologists in the state earn within it.
| Rank | State | Median | Average | Typical range | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $121,260 | $117,950 | $70,210 – $165,460 | 20,900 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $103,620 | $101,910 | $75,350 – $131,940 | 5,500 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $102,770 | $98,860 | $59,130 – $128,120 | 660 |
| 4 | Oregon | $102,290 | $99,630 | $70,760 – $124,810 | 2,700 |
| 5 | Washington | $102,090 | $100,900 | $66,570 – $132,060 | 4,130 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $101,700 | $93,140 | $39,150 – $115,440 | 690 |
| 7 | Alaska | $98,920 | $96,670 | $74,210 – $126,860 | 370 |
| 8 | New York | $98,470 | $99,000 | $67,540 – $129,310 | 13,450 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $95,000 | $93,240 | $71,770 – $118,410 | 6,320 |
| 10 | Vermont | $94,540 | $91,630 | $66,960 – $125,230 | 470 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $91,970 | $93,530 | $68,070 – $122,760 | 3,230 |
| 12 | Arizona | $89,200 | $90,020 | $61,510 – $123,410 | 4,670 |
| 13 | Colorado | $87,760 | $89,470 | $63,270 – $111,730 | 3,960 |
| 14 | Maryland | $85,890 | $88,260 | $68,140 – $106,260 | 3,370 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $85,330 | $88,750 | $65,840 – $109,640 | 660 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $84,910 | $87,410 | $64,620 – $106,370 | 1,240 |
| 17 | Delaware | $84,210 | $83,340 | $61,770 – $108,980 | 650 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $83,400 | $87,270 | $67,080 – $106,100 | 4,910 |
| 19 | Nevada | $82,910 | $88,620 | $65,710 – $121,700 | 1,840 |
| 20 | Utah | $81,000 | $81,930 | $48,150 – $108,070 | 1,780 |
| 21 | Virginia | $80,670 | $83,160 | $60,000 – $106,170 | 5,140 |
| 22 | Idaho | $80,080 | $79,940 | $60,540 – $103,580 | 1,490 |
| 23 | Maine | $80,080 | $80,760 | $62,210 – $102,640 | 1,050 |
| 24 | New Mexico | $79,940 | $79,810 | $59,560 – $104,120 | 1,150 |
| 25 | Illinois | $79,930 | $80,770 | $59,350 – $104,210 | 7,650 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $79,140 | $79,400 | $61,870 – $99,420 | 5,010 |
| 27 | Texas | $78,630 | $78,060 | $48,550 – $102,630 | 20,250 |
| 28 | Ohio | $78,320 | $76,890 | $60,360 – $98,450 | 9,570 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $77,860 | $79,080 | $56,750 – $104,790 | 430 |
| 30 | Indiana | $77,640 | $74,980 | $51,090 – $99,580 | 5,470 |
| 31 | Montana | $77,070 | $74,610 | $55,750 – $91,650 | 850 |
| 32 | Florida | $76,750 | $74,760 | $51,390 – $99,020 | 16,470 |
| 33 | Michigan | $76,420 | $74,020 | $55,450 – $97,250 | 7,220 |
| 34 | Kansas | $76,070 | $74,580 | $50,940 – $98,320 | 2,270 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $76,050 | $74,740 | $56,430 – $97,740 | 8,090 |
| 36 | Georgia | $74,550 | $76,120 | $49,730 – $102,840 | 7,540 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $74,450 | $74,770 | $52,860 – $99,210 | 9,250 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $74,160 | $72,490 | $49,920 – $96,880 | 3,640 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $74,150 | $73,780 | $56,270 – $95,510 | 1,810 |
| 40 | Missouri | $73,080 | $73,150 | $50,810 – $97,150 | 5,170 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $72,860 | $74,600 | $54,410 – $98,300 | 1,670 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $69,670 | $72,840 | $51,740 – $99,170 | 3,630 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $69,600 | $71,970 | $51,860 – $96,020 | 3,630 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $67,790 | $72,690 | $60,600 – $93,870 | 740 |
| 45 | Iowa | $65,930 | $69,640 | $54,360 – $86,520 | 2,550 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $65,240 | $69,740 | $48,730 – $89,710 | 980 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $64,630 | $68,990 | $50,540 – $90,790 | 4,660 |
| 48 | Louisiana | $63,680 | $66,240 | $50,030 – $82,830 | 3,370 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $63,640 | $67,880 | $46,810 – $94,180 | 2,210 |
| 50 | Alabama | $60,700 | $60,800 | $41,060 – $80,300 | 3,500 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $59,300 | $59,090 | $40,740 – $78,090 | 2,510 |
| United States | $80,110 | $83,840 | $55,980 – $118,660 | 230,490 |
Common questions
How much do radiologic technologists make in the U.S.?
The national median annual wage for radiologic technologists was $80,110 in May 2025, with an average of $83,840. The middle 80% earned between $55,980 and $118,660.
Which state pays radiologic technologists the most?
California has the highest median wage at $121,260 a year. Of the 51 areas (states plus DC) with published figures, 21 pay above the national median.
Which state pays radiologic technologists the least?
Mississippi has the lowest median wage at $59,300 a year. Lower pay often comes with a lower cost of living, so compare against local living costs.
Which state employs the most radiologic technologists?
California employs the most, about 20,900.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, occupation code 29-2034. Figures are annual wages for employed radiologic technologists and exclude the self-employed. Some states' figures are not published by BLS and show as n/a. See our editorial standards for how we build these pages.