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
Salary guide
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.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-0.4%
Current median: $76.38/hr
Prior period: $76.70/hr
Job openings
+5.4%
5,805 recent postings
Previous period: 5,507 postings
Daily pay signal
$40.75/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Ct Technologist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $76.70/hr to $76.38/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$58.50
$121,680/yr
Median
$77.00
$160,160/yr
Top earners
$85.61
$178,069/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $76.40/hr | 5,420 |
Mar 2026 | $76.65/hr | 5,892 |
Feb 2026 | $77.00/hr | 4,734 |
Jan 2026 | $77.00/hr | 5,431 |
Dec 2025 | $77.10/hr | 5,089 |
Nov 2025 | $77.80/hr | 5,289 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
24 postings · 13 companies
$55.06
$40-$68
415 postings · 78 companies
$81.22
$76-$89
769 postings · 91 companies
$71.97
$46-$75
32 postings · 18 companies
$69.34
$67-$73
2,713 postings · 167 companies
$76.43
$73-$81
681 postings · 106 companies
$75.58
$70-$80
675 postings · 74 companies
$79.10
$76-$82
77 postings · 21 companies
$79.03
$75-$81
97 postings · 29 companies
$80.39
$78-$83
359 postings · 85 companies
$47.35
$41-$70
414 postings · 68 companies
$70.40
$60-$75
289 postings · 52 companies
$74.93
$72-$78
196 postings · 49 companies
$74.02
$73-$77
1,591 postings · 149 companies
$76.75
$71-$80
198 postings · 59 companies
$72.89
$70-$76
254 postings · 66 companies
$73.50
$70-$78
173 postings · 43 companies
$71.40
$65-$75
100 postings · 28 companies
$70.37
$39-$78
41 postings · 21 companies
$72.72
$70-$75
373 postings · 74 companies
$78.53
$74-$81
652 postings · 93 companies
$78.85
$75-$83
3,312 postings · 132 companies
$80.65
$78-$84
495 postings · 88 companies
$74.00
$71-$79
735 postings · 87 companies
$76.38
$72-$81
9 postings · 8 companies
$70.25
$67-$74
166 postings · 38 companies
$70.20
$43-$73
252 postings · 76 companies
$74.48
$72-$79
508 postings · 69 companies
$75.03
$72-$79
64 postings · 25 companies
$75.39
$71-$80
543 postings · 83 companies
$79.40
$76-$83
539 postings · 88 companies
$77.00
$73-$81
82 postings · 24 companies
$68.00
$39-$74
3,712 postings · 205 companies
$78.50
$74-$83
362 postings · 82 companies
$70.00
$61-$77
379 postings · 63 companies
$81.64
$73-$86
977 postings · 115 companies
$77.58
$72-$82
56 postings · 15 companies
$73.00
$67-$78
671 postings · 105 companies
$72.25
$70-$76
1,490 postings · 85 companies
$74.90
$73-$78
161 postings · 34 companies
$84.75
$83-$87
144 postings · 33 companies
$71.38
$67-$75
318 postings · 54 companies
$80.80
$78-$84
132 postings · 57 companies
$59.97
$51-$70
467 postings · 88 companies
$71.55
$45-$78
57 postings · 26 companies
$73.68
$45-$78
441 postings · 73 companies
$80.13
$78-$82
883 postings · 78 companies
$76.45
$73-$81
2,107 postings · 120 companies
$76.50
$72-$81
398 postings · 60 companies
$75.07
$73-$79
1,560 postings · 96 companies
$78.82
$75-$81
68 postings · 39 companies
$78.42
$75-$82
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Ct Technologist salaries.
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
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
See which companies pay the most and least for Ct Technologist positions.
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
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
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Technologist | 25,495 | $77.81/hr |
| Ct Radiologic Technologist | 661 | $77.15/hr |
| Computed Tomography Technologist | 256 | $75.74/hr |
| Ct Tech | 238 | $76.79/hr |
| Cardiac Ct Technologist | 171 | $78.13/hr |
| Ct Radiology Technologist | 104 | $80.65/hr |
| Computed Tomography (ct) Technologist | 95 | $79.20/hr |
| Ct Scan Technologist | 64 | $75.73/hr |
| Ct Technologist Ii | 38 | $44.50/hr |
| Ct & Fluoroscopy Radiologic Technologist | 32 | $77.69/hr |
EDUCATION & LICENSING
CT Technologists operate computed tomography scanners to produce cross-sectional images of patients' bodies for diagnostic purposes.
Minimum: Associate's
AAS-RT
Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology
BSRS
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
CT Certificate
CT Certificate Program
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.
State License
RequiredRadiologic Technologist License
ARRT (R)
RequiredRegistered Radiologic Technologist
BLS
RequiredBasic Life Support
Radiologic Technologist (X-ray)
0-2 years experience
CT Technologist
2-5 years experience
Senior CT Technologist
5-8 years experience
CT/MRI Lead Technologist
8-12 years experience
Imaging Manager / Director
12+ years experience
Certifications can significantly increase earning potential
CCI CCI
+3-5%Certified CT Imaging
ARRT (MR)
+10-15% (dual modality)Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification
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
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Ct Technologist salaries.
FAQ
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.
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.
There are currently 31,855 Ct Technologist job postings across 101 states, from 649 different healthcare employers.
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.
Ct Technologist pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 0.4%.
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.
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.
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
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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