As of January 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Chief Radiologic Technologist in the United States is $47. While Salary.com is seeing that Chief Radiologic Technologist salary in the US can go up to $61 or down to $35, but most earn between $41 and $55. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Chief Radiologic Technologist in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $113,840 | $9,487 | $2,189 | $55 |
| Average | $98,590 | $8,216 | $1,896 | $47 |
| 25th Percentile | $85,461 | $7,122 | $1,643 | $41 |
As of January 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Chief Radiologic Technologist with under 1 year experience makes about $92,987. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Chief Radiologic Technologist makes around $93,571. After 2-4 years, the Chief Radiologic Technologist pay rises to about $95,515. Those senior Chief Radiologic Technologist with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $98,978, and those Chief Radiologic Technologist having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $102,366 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Chief Radiologic Technologist | $92,987 |
| Intermediate Level Chief Radiologic Technologist | $93,571 |
| Senior Level Chief Radiologic Technologist | $95,515 |
| Specialist Level Chief Radiologic Technologist | $98,978 |
| Expert Level Chief Radiologic Technologist | $102,366 |
| Entry Level | 6% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 0% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of January 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Chief Radiologic Technologist is $108,745 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $107,266. While in New Jersey, a Chief Radiologic Technologist earns $108,055 per year.
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Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of January 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Chief Radiologic Technologist in San Francisco, CA is $123,238 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $115,153. While a Chief Radiologic Technologist earns $110,520 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Chief Radiologic Technologist salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of January 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Chief Radiologic Technologist compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $105,340 in 2023 to about $106,262 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Chief Radiologic Technologist salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $98,590 | 72.4% | ||
| Bonus | $444 | 0.3% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $7,576 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,853 | 3.6% | ||
| Disability | $1,585 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 4.7% | ||
| Pension | $4,159 | 3.1% | ||
| Time Off | $12,570 | 9.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $136,147 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.7% |
| Associates | 48.3% |
| Bachelors | 23.0% |
| Masters | 8.0% |
What Am I Worth?
Chief Radiologic Technologist oversees radiologic services, maintains technical aspects of radiologic safety and evaluates accuracy and quality of X-rays. Schedules work assignments and coordinates requests for radiologic services. Being a Chief Radiologic Technologist recommends new equipment, equipment modification, and crucial construction within the department. May perform duties of radiologic technologist as needed. Additionally, Chief Radiologic Technologist requires an associate degree in radiology. Requires American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - (R). Typically requires State License based on Clinical Specialty. Typically reports to a manager or director. The Chief Radiologic Technologist manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Chief Radiologic Technologist typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
