Radiation Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Radiation Technician make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Radiation Technician in the United States is $63,609 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a Radiation Technician's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,408
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,727 to $71,879
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $60,013
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Radiation Technician Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $71,879 $5,990 $1,382 $35
Average $63,609 $5,301 $1,223 $31
25th Percentile $61,727 $5,144 $1,187 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Radiation Technician Salaries

A Radiation Technician's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for Radiation Technicians

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $80,231
  • San Francisco: $79,352
  • Oakland: $77,680

What Skills Can Increase a Radiation Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 6.67% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Blood Pressure (Mentioned in 2.22% Job Postings): Blood pressure is how powerfully your blood travels through your blood vessels. Basically, a doctor or nurse measures blood pressure with an inflatable cuff (sphygmomanometer) that is attached to a small gauge, the cuff wraps around upper arm.
  • Infection Control (Mentioned in 2.22% Job Postings): Infection control is the discipline concerned with preventing nosocomial or healthcare-associated infection, a practical (rather than academic) sub-discipline of epidemiology. It is an essential, though often underrecognized and undersupported, part of the infrastructure of health care. Infection control and hospital epidemiology are akin to public health practice, practiced within the confines of a particular health-care delivery system rather than directed at society as a whole. Anti-infective agents include antibiotics, antibacterials, antifungals, antivirals and antiprotozoals. Infection control addresses factors related to the spread of infections within the healthcare setting (whether patient-to-patient, from patients to staff and from staff to patients, or among-staff), including prevention (via hand hygiene/hand washing, cleaning/disinfection/sterilization, vaccination, surveillance), monitoring/investigation of demonstrated or suspected spread of infection within a particular health-care setting (surveillance and outbreak investigation), and management (interruption of outbreaks). It is on this basis that the common title being adopted within health care is "infection prevention and control."
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Customer Service 6.67%
Blood Pressure 2.22%
Infection Control 2.22%

Radiation Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Radiation Technician's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

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FAQ about Radiation Technician

1. Where can a Radiation Technician earn the most?

A Radiation Technician's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Radiation Technician earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Radiation Technician is $80,231.

2. What is the highest pay for Radiation Technician?

The highest pay for Radiation Technician is $79,408.

3. What is the lowest pay for Radiation Technician?

The lowest pay for Radiation Technician is $60,013.

4. What are the responsibilities of Radiation Technician?

Collects, tests and analyzes materials of nuclear powered electric generating plant. May require an associate's degree or its equivalent with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

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