LIVE MARKET·194 postings · last 6 months·Updated October 22, 2026

Multi-Modality Technologist salary: $49.00/hr$1,960/wk$101,920/yr median.

Pay range $44.63$1,785$92,830–$72.11/hr$2,884/wk$149,989/yr across the middle 50% of active Radiology Allied Health Professional postings nationwide.

60 unique employers · 68 cities · 24 states. Pay moved -4.3% over the last 30 days.

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Median /hr/wk/yr
$49.00$1,960$101,920
P25–P75
$44.63$1,785$92,830–$72.11$2,884$149,989
middle 50%
Postings
194
▲ 80.0%
Coverage
24 states
60 employers
01·PAY DISTRIBUTION·P10 → P90

How Multi-Modality Technologist pay is distributed.

10% of postings pay under $41.00/hr$1,640/wk$85,280/yr. The top 10% pay above $79.36/hr$3,174/wk$165,069/yr.

P10
$41.00
P25
$44.63
P50
$49.00
P75
$72.11
P90
$79.36
P10
$41.00/hr$1,640/wk$85,280/yr
P25
$44.63/hr$1,785/wk$92,830/yr
P50 (median)
$49.00/hr$1,960/wk$101,920/yr
P75
$72.11/hr$2,884/wk$149,989/yr
P90
$79.36/hr$3,174/wk$165,069/yr
03·STATE BREAKDOWN·n=194

Multi-Modality Technologist pay across every state with live data.

01Arizona AZ44 postings
$49.00/hr
02California CA5 postings
$73.50/hr
03Colorado CO11 postings
$47.00/hr
04Kentucky KY15 postings
$41.00/hr
05Maryland MD5 postings
$45.50/hr
06Massachusetts MA12 postings
$64.50/hr
07New Hampshire NH22 postings
$79.31/hr
08New York NY6 postings
$54.00/hr
09Oregon OR9 postings
$72.72/hr
10South Dakota SD6 postings
$30.50/hr
11Texas TX10 postings
$41.00/hr
12Vermont VT5 postings
$44.50/hr
13Wisconsin WI11 postings
$72.20/hr
14Wyoming WY11 postings
$49.00/hr

Showing all 14 states with live data. Bars scale to the highest-paying state.

04·TOP-PAYING CITIES·METROS WITH ACTIVE POSTINGS

The metros writing the biggest Multi-Modality Technologist paychecks.

CityStateMedian /hr/wk/yrP25–P75Postings
plymouthNH · NEW HAMPSHIRE$79.45$3,178$165,256$78.52$3,141$163,322–$83.38$3,335$173,43019
mesaAZ · ARIZONA$49.00$1,960$101,920$49.00$1,960$101,920–$52.00$2,080$108,16015
torringtonWY · WYOMING$49.00$1,960$101,920$49.00$1,960$101,920–$49.00$1,960$101,92011
tucsonAZ · ARIZONA$49.00$1,960$101,920$49.00$1,960$101,920–$49.00$1,960$101,92011
lexingtonKY · KENTUCKY$41.00$1,640$85,280$41.00$1,640$85,280–$41.00$1,640$85,28010

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05·EMPLOYER BREAKDOWN·TOP 20 BY PAY

Where the top of the market is paying for Multi-Modality Technologist.

EmployerMedian /hr/wk/yrRangePostings
Ascension$43.50$1,740$90,480$43.50$1,740$90,480–$45.50$1,820$94,6405
Banner Health$49.00$1,960$101,920$48.00$1,920$99,840–$52.00$2,080$108,16053
CommonSpirit Health$41.00$1,640$85,280$40.00$1,600$83,200–$41.00$1,640$85,28025
Health Images$47.00$1,880$97,760$47.00$1,880$97,760–$49.50$1,980$102,9608
Mercyhealth$44.00$1,760$91,520$44.00$1,760$91,520–$48.00$1,920$99,8406
Monument Health$30.50$1,220$63,440$30.50$1,220$63,440–$30.50$1,220$63,4406

Showing all 6 employers with live pay data.

06·SHIFT & CONTRACT MIX·PAY BY WORK PATTERN

How Multi-Modality Technologist pay shifts by schedule and contract type.

Travel Contract pays the most at $77.45/hr$3,098/wk$161,096/yr median — 74% above Per Diem at $44.50/hr$1,780/wk$92,560/yr. Fulltime drives the volume with 100 active postings.

BY SHIFT
Not Specified
145 postings
$48.00/hr$1,920/wk$99,840/yr
Nights
25 postings
$79.18/hr$3,167/wk$164,694/yr
Days
7 postings
$76.18/hr$3,047/wk$158,454/yr
Day
5 postings
$76.97/hr$3,079/wk$160,098/yr
Flexible
5 postings
$75.97/hr$3,039/wk$158,018/yr
Rotating
4 postings
$72.72/hr$2,909/wk$151,258/yr
BY JOB TYPE
Fulltime
100 postings
$49.00/hr$1,960/wk$101,920/yr
Travel Contract
49 postings
$77.45/hr$3,098/wk$161,096/yr
Parttime
19 postings
$49.00/hr$1,960/wk$101,920/yr
Not Specified
16 postings
$41.00/hr$1,640/wk$85,280/yr
PRN
6 postings
$47.25/hr$1,890/wk$98,280/yr
Per Diem
3 postings
$44.50/hr$1,780/wk$92,560/yr
08·HOW TO BECOME·CAREER PATHWAY·GENERAL TO ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

How to become a Multi-Modality Technologist.

Allied Health Professionals are the licensed and credentialed clinicians who deliver therapy, diagnostic imaging, lab work, rehabilitation, and procedural support inside healthcare — everyone who isn't a physician, nurse, dentist, or pharmacist. The category spans physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, radiology and sonography, lab science, respiratory therapy, surgical tech, and dozens more. Because each profession has its own education and credentialing pathway, this page covers the shared structure: degree → clinical hours → national exam → state license.

Education·Min: Varies (Certificate to Doctorate) · Preferred: Profession-specific

Every allied health profession has its own ladder, but the shape is consistent: complete an accredited program in your specialty (CAAHEP, CAPTE, ACOTE, ASHA, ARC-PA, NAACLS, etc.), log the required supervised clinical hours, sit for the national credentialing exam (NPTE, NBCOT, ASCP, ARRT, etc.), and apply for state licensure. Most professions also require continuing education to maintain credentials.

DegreeDurationNotes
Certificate / Associate (AAS)Cert / AAS1-2 yearsEntry point for technician-level allied roles — surgical tech, EKG tech, phlebotomy, medical assistant, sterile processing. Often combined with a credentialing exam.
Associate of Applied ScienceAAS2-3 yearsStandard for radiologic technologist (RT), respiratory therapist (RRT entry route), and many lab tech roles. Includes supervised clinical hours.
Bachelor's degreeBS4 yearsRequired for clinical lab scientist (MLS), most sonography programs, radiation therapy, and the dietitian path. Often the prerequisite for graduate clinical programs.
Master's degreeMS / MOT / MSLP2-3 years post-bachelorRequired for entry to practice in occupational therapy (MOT/OTD), speech-language pathology (MSLP/CCC-SLP), and physician assistant programs.
Clinical doctorateDPT / OTD / AuD3 years post-bachelorRequired for physical therapy (DPT) and audiology (AuD) entry; the optional OTD elevates occupational therapists. The standard for several rehab professions today.
Licenses & Exams·3 credentials
State licenseProfession-specific state licenseRequired
Issued by: State licensing board

Every clinical allied health profession requires a state-issued license. Eligibility almost always requires graduation from an accredited program plus passing a national credentialing exam.

BLSBasic Life SupportRequired
Issued by: American Heart Association

Standard requirement for patient-facing allied health roles in hospital and clinic settings.

Profession-specific national credentiale.g. ARRT, NPTE, NBCOT, CCC-SLP, ASCP, NBRCRequired
Issued by: Profession-specific certifying board

Examples: ARRT for radiologic technologists, NPTE for physical therapists, NBCOT for OTs, CCC-SLP for speech-language pathologists, ASCP for lab scientists, NBRC for respiratory therapists.

Optional Certifications·Pay boost where known
CredentialIssued byPay impact
Specialty credential
Advanced or sub-specialty credentialing
Examples: orthopedic / neurologic / cardio specialty boards in PT, CT/MR/mammography modalities in radiology, IBCLC for lactation, RD for nutrition. Almost every allied profession has a credential that meaningfully moves pay and scope.
ABPTS, AOTA-BCG, ARRT post-primary, etc.+5-15%
ACLS / PALS
Advanced / Pediatric Life Support
Required for ICU, ER, cath lab, and pediatric assignments in many imaging and respiratory roles.
American Heart AssociationSetting-dependent
Career Path·5 steps
  1. 0-1 years
    Clinical fellow / new graduate

    Newly licensed clinician working under mentorship. Many systems offer formal new-grad residencies (orthopedic, neuro, NICU, etc.).

  2. 1-4 years
    Staff clinician

    Independent caseload across the standard scope of practice. Often the point at which clinicians pick a setting (acute, outpatient, school, home health) and start specialty CEUs.

  3. 4-7 years
    Senior / specialty clinician

    Holds a board specialty or advanced credential. Takes on harder cases, supervises students/clinical fellows, and may lead specialty programs.

  4. 7-10 years
    Lead / clinical coordinator

    Oversees scheduling, protocols, and quality for a department or service line. Mentors staff and partners with physicians.

  5. 10+ years
    Department manager / director

    Owns staffing, budget, and operations for a rehab, imaging, lab, or respiratory department. Often requires a master's or MHA.

Work Environment
Hospitals (inpatient and outpatient)Ambulatory clinics and surgery centersSkilled nursing and rehab facilitiesSchools and early interventionHome healthDiagnostic imaging centers and labsTravel assignments

Schedule. Outpatient roles run business hours; hospital roles include nights, weekends, and on-call coverage in imaging, lab, and respiratory. Therapy professions average 35-40 patient-care hours per week.

Physical demands. Varies by profession — therapy roles involve patient lifting and transfers, imaging and sonography require sustained standing and equipment positioning, and lab work is largely seated but visually demanding.

Job Outlook·Strong
+8-14% (2022-2032)

Allied health is one of the fastest-growing slices of healthcare. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, sonography, radiation therapy, and respiratory therapy all post above-average projected growth. An aging population, increased rehab demand, and imaging-driven diagnostics keep openings well above supply across most regions.

FAQ — Becoming this role·3 questions
What counts as 'allied health'?

The clinicians who deliver healthcare other than physicians, nurses, dentists, and pharmacists. The big buckets are rehab (PT, OT, SLP), imaging (rad tech, sonographer, MRI/CT, mammography), lab science, respiratory therapy, surgical tech, and the wide range of patient-facing techs and assistants.

Do all allied health jobs require a degree?

No — technician roles like phlebotomist, medical assistant, or sterile processing tech only require a certificate or short program. But anything titled 'therapist' or 'technologist' (PT, OT, SLP, RT, sonographer, radiation therapist, RRT, MLS) requires an accredited degree plus a national credential and state license.

Which allied health professions pay the most?

Within this dataset, the top earners are typically radiation therapists, sonographers, MRI/CT technologists, physical therapists with specialty boards, and physician assistants. Pay correlates closely with required degree level and modality/specialty difficulty.

09·FREQUENTLY ASKED·MULTI-MODALITY TECHNOLOGIST

What clinicians ask about Multi-Modality Technologist pay.

What is the average Multi-Modality Technologist salary in 2026?

The median Multi-Modality Technologist salary is $49.00/hr (approximately $101,920/yr) based on 194 active job postings.

What is the pay range for Multi-Modality Technologist?

Hourly pay ranges from $44.63 at the 25th percentile to $72.11 at the 75th percentile, with the top 10% earning above $79.36/hr.

Which state pays Multi-Modality Technologist roles the most?

New Hampshire currently leads with a median of $79.31/hr across 22 postings.

How many employers are hiring Multi-Modality Technologists?

Our dataset shows 60 unique employers posting Multi-Modality Technologist roles across 24 states.

Where does TrueRounds get Multi-Modality Technologist salary data?

All salary figures are computed from active US healthcare job postings with listed pay ranges, collected over a rolling 6-month window and weighted by posting volume.

11·METHODOLOGY·HOW WE BUILD THESE NUMBERS

Active US healthcare postings. Weighted by volume. Refreshed daily.

Pay benchmarks are computed from active job postings with listed pay ranges, collected on a rolling 6-month window. Each role's percentiles are weighted by posting volume so a metro with two postings doesn't outweigh a metro with two hundred. Outliers (postings priced more than 4× the role median) are dropped to avoid contract-line distortion.

Use the data, then push back.

Bring these numbers into your next contract conversation. Recruiters know what the market pays — now you do too.