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Ct Technologist salary:
$77.00/hr

The median Ct Technologist salary is $77.00 per hour, or $160,160 per year, based on 31,855 job postings across 101 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.

$77.00

Median hourly

$160,160

Annual salary

$59-$86

Pay range

101

States tracked

Data from 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30Source: active healthcare job postings and listed pay ranges

Salary guide

What should a Ct Technologist make in 2026?

A typical Ct Technologist earns $77.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $72.15 and $81.13/hr.

Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -0.4% movement versus the prior period.

Location matters: Sitka, ALASKA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Chattanooga, TENNESSEE sits near the lower end.

Pay range

Most Ct Technologist roles cluster between $72.15 and $81.13/hr.

The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.

Lower endTypical marketTop end
$58.50$77.00 median$85.61

Entry / low

$58.50

$121,680/yr

Median

$77.00

$160,160/yr

Top earners

$85.61

$178,069/yr

BY LOCATION

Ct Technologist salary by state

See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.

ALAlabama
$55.06/hr
24 postings13 companies
AKAlaska
$81.22/hr
415 postings78 companies
AZArizona
$71.97/hr
769 postings91 companies
ARArkansas
$69.34/hr
32 postings18 companies
CACalifornia
$76.43/hr
2,713 postings167 companies
COColorado
$75.58/hr
681 postings106 companies
CTConnecticut
$79.10/hr
675 postings74 companies
DEDelaware
$79.03/hr
77 postings21 companies
DCDistrict Of Columbia
$80.39/hr
97 postings29 companies
FLFlorida
$47.35/hr
359 postings85 companies
GAGeorgia
$70.40/hr
414 postings68 companies
HIHawaii
$74.93/hr
289 postings52 companies
IDIdaho
$74.02/hr
196 postings49 companies
ILIllinois
$76.75/hr
1,591 postings149 companies
INIndiana
$72.89/hr
198 postings59 companies

BY CITY

Top paying cities for Ct Technologists

See which cities offer the highest and lowest Ct Technologist salaries.

Top paying cities for Ct Technologists

Sitka

Alaska · 15 postings

$95.25/hr

Auburn

California · 16 postings

$93.58/hr

Wrangell

Alaska · 72 postings

$92.06/hr

Riverhead

New York · 41 postings

$91.00/hr

Hagerstown

Maryland · 10 postings

$90.10/hr

Lower paying cities for Ct Technologists

Chattanooga

Tennessee · 29 postings

$33.50/hr

Missouri Valley

Iowa · 14 postings

$36.00/hr

Albuquerque

New Mexico · 22 postings

$37.50/hr

Lexington

Kentucky · 28 postings

$38.50/hr

Williston

North Dakota · 16 postings

$39.00/hr

BY EMPLOYER

Ct Technologist salary by employer

See which companies pay the most and least for Ct Technologist positions.

Top paying employers for Ct Technologists

Flexstaff

7 postings

$96.58/hr

Amhs Staffing Alliance

5 postings

$93.47/hr

Express Healthcare Staffing Ny

52 postings

$92.69/hr

Amergis Healthcare Staffing

6 postings

$91.04/hr

Seven Healthcare

15 postings

$88.75/hr

Lower paying employers for Ct Technologists

Texas Nursing Services

29 postings

$31.50/hr

Purple Cow Recruiting

11 postings

$31.50/hr

Great Lakes Medical Imaging

10 postings

$32.00/hr

University Of Kentucky

5 postings

$34.00/hr

Lee Health

11 postings

$34.50/hr

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EDUCATION & LICENSING

How to become a CT Technologist

CT Technologists operate computed tomography scanners to produce cross-sectional images of patients' bodies for diagnostic purposes.

Education Required

Minimum: Associate's

AAS-RT

Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology

2 years

BSRS

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences

4 years

CT Certificate

CT Certificate Program

6-12 months

Most CT techs start as radiologic technologists (X-ray), gain 1-2 years of experience, then complete CT-specific training and earn ARRT CT certification.

Licenses Required

State License

Required

Radiologic Technologist License

ARRT (R)

Required

Registered Radiologic Technologist

BLS

Required

Basic Life Support

Career Path

1

Radiologic Technologist (X-ray)

0-2 years experience

2

CT Technologist

2-5 years experience

3

Senior CT Technologist

5-8 years experience

4

CT/MRI Lead Technologist

8-12 years experience

5

Imaging Manager / Director

12+ years experience

Recommended Certifications

Boost pay

Certifications can significantly increase earning potential

CC

CCI CCI

+3-5%

Certified CT Imaging

AR

ARRT (MR)

+10-15% (dual modality)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification

AR

ARRT (VI)

+5-10%

Vascular Interventional Radiography

Job Outlook

Strong Growth (6% (2022-2032))

CT imaging continues to expand with advancing technology. Travel CT positions offer $2,200-3,500+/week. Multi-modality techs (CT+MRI) command premium rates.

PAY FACTORS

What affects Ct Technologist pay

How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Ct Technologist salaries.

By Shift Type

days10,740
$77.86
nights9,362
$77.94
evenings2,869
$77.15
day2,678
$77.25
rotating1,227
$80.03
flexible1,055
$78.00

By Contract Length

1-4 weeks559
$80.55
5-8 weeks609
$76.65
9-13 weeks25,564
$77.60
14-26 weeks1,669
$80.14
26+ weeks156
$81.55

By Employment Type

travel contract20,689
$77.83
Not Specified6,262
$77.08
permanent2,016
$78.88
fulltime1,914
$44.00
parttime462
$46.00
per diem279
$51.00

FAQ

Common questions about Ct Technologist pay

What is the average Ct Technologist salary?

The median Ct Technologist salary is $77.00 per hour, or $160,160 annually. Pay ranges from $58.50/hr (10th percentile) to $85.61/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.

Which states pay Ct Technologists the most?

Based on 31,855 job postings, the highest paying states for Ct Technologists include Rhode Island, North Dakota, Alaska. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.

How many Ct Technologist jobs are available?

There are currently 31,855 Ct Technologist job postings across 101 states, from 649 different healthcare employers.

What factors affect Ct Technologist pay?

Ct Technologist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.

Is Ct Technologist pay going up or down?

Ct Technologist pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 0.4%.

What is the highest paying Ct Technologist specialty?

Ct Technologist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $4.13 to $8.61 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.

Do Ct Technologists get paid more in cities or rural areas?

Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Sitka offer $95.25/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $33.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.

How much do entry-level Ct Technologists make?

Entry-level Ct Technologists typically earn around $58.50 to $72.15 per hour ($121,680 to $150,072 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $77.00/hr.

DATA METHOD

How this salary page is calculated

Source

Based on 31,855 active postings with listed compensation for Ct Technologist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.

Range

Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.

Freshness

Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.

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