Radiology Tech salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A Radiology Tech earns a median of $80,110 a year ($38.52 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $83,840. About 230,490 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $80,110
- Gross pay
- $3,081.15
- Federal income tax
- −$338.24
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$191.03
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$44.68
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,507.21
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $80,110
- Federal
- $8,794
- FICA
- $6,128
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $65,187
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Radiology Tech salary by state
| State | Median salary | Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $121,260 | $117,950 | 20,900 |
| Massachusetts | $103,620 | $101,910 | 5,500 |
| District of Columbia | $102,770 | $98,860 | 660 |
| Oregon | $102,290 | $99,630 | 2,700 |
| Washington | $102,090 | $100,900 | 4,130 |
| Hawaii | $101,700 | $93,140 | 690 |
| Alaska | $98,920 | $96,670 | 370 |
| New York | $98,470 | $99,000 | 13,450 |
| New Jersey | $95,000 | $93,240 | 6,320 |
| Vermont | $94,540 | $91,630 | 470 |
| Connecticut | $91,970 | $93,530 | 3,230 |
| Arizona | $89,200 | $90,020 | 4,670 |
| Colorado | $87,760 | $89,470 | 3,960 |
| Maryland | $85,890 | $88,260 | 3,370 |
| Rhode Island | $85,330 | $88,750 | 660 |
| New Hampshire | $84,910 | $87,410 | 1,240 |
| Delaware | $84,210 | $83,340 | 650 |
| Minnesota | $83,400 | $87,270 | 4,910 |
| Nevada | $82,910 | $88,620 | 1,840 |
| Utah | $81,000 | $81,930 | 1,780 |
| Virginia | $80,670 | $83,160 | 5,140 |
| Idaho | $80,080 | $79,940 | 1,490 |
| Maine | $80,080 | $80,760 | 1,050 |
| New Mexico | $79,940 | $79,810 | 1,150 |
| Illinois | $79,930 | $80,770 | 7,650 |
| Wisconsin | $79,140 | $79,400 | 5,010 |
| Texas | $78,630 | $78,060 | 20,250 |
| Ohio | $78,320 | $76,890 | 9,570 |
| Wyoming | $77,860 | $79,080 | 430 |
| Indiana | $77,640 | $74,980 | 5,470 |
| Montana | $77,070 | $74,610 | 850 |
| Florida | $76,750 | $74,760 | 16,470 |
| Michigan | $76,420 | $74,020 | 7,220 |
| Kansas | $76,070 | $74,580 | 2,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,050 | $74,740 | 8,090 |
| Georgia | $74,550 | $76,120 | 7,540 |
| North Carolina | $74,450 | $74,770 | 9,250 |
| Oklahoma | $74,160 | $72,490 | 3,640 |
| West Virginia | $74,150 | $73,780 | 1,810 |
| Missouri | $73,080 | $73,150 | 5,170 |
| Nebraska | $72,860 | $74,600 | 1,670 |
| Kentucky | $69,670 | $72,840 | 3,630 |
| South Carolina | $69,600 | $71,970 | 3,630 |
| North Dakota | $67,790 | $72,690 | 740 |
| Iowa | $65,930 | $69,640 | 2,550 |
| South Dakota | $65,240 | $69,740 | 980 |
| Tennessee | $64,630 | $68,990 | 4,660 |
| Louisiana | $63,680 | $66,240 | 3,370 |
| Arkansas | $63,640 | $67,880 | 2,210 |
| Alabama | $60,700 | $60,800 | 3,500 |
| Mississippi | $59,300 | $59,090 | 2,510 |
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BLS occupation: Radiologic Technologists and Technicians. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-2034). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Radiology Tech make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $38.52; the average is $40.31.
Which state pays radiologic technologists and technicians the most?
California ($121,260 median), followed by Massachusetts and District of Columbia.
What is the salary range for a Radiology Tech?
The bottom 10% earn under $55,980 and the top 10% earn over $118,660 a year.
How much is $80,110 after taxes?
About $65,187 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $60,941 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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