The median X-ray Technologist salary is $73.30 per hour, or $152,464 per year, based on 3,316 job postings across 78 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$73.30
Median hourly
$152,464
Annual salary
$35-$85
Pay range
78
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical X-ray Technologist earns $73.30/hr, with most posted roles landing between $59.64 and $79.18/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -0.7% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Rochester, NEW HAMPSHIRE is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO 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
-0.7%
Current median: $71.45/hr
Prior period: $71.97/hr
Job openings
+34.5%
784 recent postings
Previous period: 583 postings
Daily pay signal
$45.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical X-ray Technologist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $71.97/hr to $71.45/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
$34.50
$71,760/yr
Median
$73.30
$152,464/yr
Top earners
$84.53
$175,822/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $71.68/hr | 763 |
Mar 2026 | $71.74/hr | 604 |
Feb 2026 | $73.03/hr | 569 |
Jan 2026 | $76.65/hr | 617 |
Dec 2025 | $75.45/hr | 356 |
Nov 2025 | $74.33/hr | 407 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$60.45
—
43 postings · 33 companies
$88.15
$84-$93
43 postings · 30 companies
$72.85
$71-$76
Estimated from national data
~$65.76
—
592 postings · 82 companies
$75.40
$71-$81
192 postings · 53 companies
$72.08
$43-$77
38 postings · 10 companies
$42.00
$36-$45
9 postings · 9 companies
$71.15
$70-$73
Estimated from national data
~$73.59
—
30 postings · 14 companies
$28.50
$27-$31
Estimated from national data
~$68.28
—
83 postings · 22 companies
$73.50
$71-$77
15 postings · 8 companies
$73.45
$73-$74
77 postings · 39 companies
$57.78
$36-$71
Estimated from national data
~$64.45
—
10 postings · 3 companies
$75.14
$72-$75
Estimated from national data
~$58.05
—
7 postings · 5 companies
$40.00
$31-$71
9 postings · 8 companies
$73.13
$34-$75
51 postings · 36 companies
$82.53
$79-$85
47 postings · 30 companies
$59.80
$37-$81
172 postings · 54 companies
$72.13
$70-$82
5 postings · 5 companies
$57.31
$57-$75
110 postings · 39 companies
$74.65
$72-$77
Estimated from national data
~$56.74
—
Estimated from national data
~$57.19
—
54 postings · 33 companies
$77.64
$75-$81
59 postings · 31 companies
$76.15
$72-$80
6 postings · 2 companies
$29.50
$30-$31
50 postings · 27 companies
$80.61
$77-$95
90 postings · 31 companies
$43.00
$41-$47
16 postings · 3 companies
$30.50
$31-$67
244 postings · 72 companies
$70.12
$45-$73
12 postings · 5 companies
$28.75
$27-$40
55 postings · 33 companies
$76.15
$73-$81
214 postings · 49 companies
$81.52
$74-$87
12 postings · 11 companies
$56.70
$54-$58
27 postings · 15 companies
$76.92
$50-$79
70 postings · 29 companies
$72.67
$34-$76
Estimated from national data
~$58.15
—
38 postings · 29 companies
$64.02
$52-$69
Estimated from national data
~$59.08
—
14 postings · 6 companies
$27.25
$26-$31
25 postings · 17 companies
$37.50
$27-$57
Estimated from national data
~$65.43
—
127 postings · 51 companies
$80.11
$78-$82
101 postings · 30 companies
$73.50
$72-$78
87 postings · 41 companies
$73.28
$71-$76
124 postings · 34 companies
$73.45
$70-$78
168 postings · 55 companies
$77.65
$72-$81
11 postings · 11 companies
$78.36
$78-$81
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest X-ray Technologist salaries.
Rochester
New Hampshire · 20 postings
$95.00/hr
Oak Bluffs
Massachusetts · 22 postings
$89.63/hr
Wrangell
Alaska · 32 postings
$88.02/hr
Mayville
North Dakota · 15 postings
$87.85/hr
Cleveland Heights
Ohio · 44 postings
$86.00/hr
Albuquerque
New Mexico · 11 postings
$30.50/hr
Denver
Colorado · 10 postings
$32.00/hr
Meriden
Connecticut · 14 postings
$35.50/hr
Chicago
Illinois · 11 postings
$40.00/hr
Florham Park
New Jersey · 10 postings
$42.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for X-ray Technologist positions.
147 postings
$86.48/hr
Armstaffing
7 postings
$83.28/hr
Adn Healthcare
60 postings
$81.60/hr
Daisy Medical Staffing
6 postings
$80.72/hr
Zack Group
21 postings
$80.17/hr
Tgh Urgent Care Powered By Fast Track
7 postings
$27.00/hr
Precision Imaging Centers
5 postings
$27.50/hr
Sca Health
12 postings
$28.25/hr
Texas Nursing Services
8 postings
$28.50/hr
Advanced Urgent Care And Occupational Medicine
5 postings
$29.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Ct/x-ray Technologist | 1,087 | $78.36/hr |
| X-ray Technologist | 579 | $70.83/hr |
| Ct & X-ray Technologist | 236 | $78.53/hr |
| Ct And X-ray Technologist | 171 | $80.83/hr |
| X-ray/ct Technologist | 117 | $73.45/hr |
| Radiology/cardiology X-ray Technologist | 66 | $69.19/hr |
| X-ray Tech | 40 | $43.25/hr |
| Radiologic Technologist | 39 | $34.50/hr |
| Radiologic Technologist (x-ray) | 32 | $74.35/hr |
| X-ray And Ct Technologist | 31 | $74.18/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact X-ray Technologist salaries.
FAQ
The median X-ray Technologist salary is $73.30 per hour, or $152,464 annually. Pay ranges from $34.50/hr (10th percentile) to $84.53/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 3,316 job postings, the highest paying states for X-ray Technologists include Alaska, Maine, Ohio. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 3,316 X-ray Technologist job postings across 78 states, from 316 different healthcare employers.
X-ray 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.
X-ray Technologist pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 0.7%.
X-ray Technologist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $5.88 to $11.23 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Rochester offer $95.00/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $30.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level X-ray Technologists typically earn around $34.50 to $59.64 per hour ($71,760 to $124,051 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $73.30/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 3,316 active postings with listed compensation for X-ray 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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