Registered Radiology Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Registered Radiology Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Registered Radiology Technician in the United States is $55,150 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $60,920
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,595 to $58,170
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,716
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Registered Radiology Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $58,170 $4,848 $1,119 $28
Average $55,150 $4,596 $1,061 $27
25th Percentile $47,595 $3,966 $915 $23
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Key Factors That Influence Registered Radiology Technician Salaries

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

Top Paying Cities for Registered Radiology 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: $69,560
  • San Francisco: $68,799
  • Oakland: $67,349

What Skills Can Increase a Registered Radiology Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.32% 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.
  • Radiation Safety (Mentioned in 3.09% Job Postings): Establishing and maintaining safety standards in handling radioactive materials to reduce unnecessary and harmful effects of radiation exposure.
  • Patient Safety (Mentioned in 1.86% Job Postings): Patient safety is a discipline and responsibility that emphasizes safety in health care through the prevention, reduction, reporting, and analysis of medical error that often leads to adverse effects. The frequency and magnitude of avoidable adverse events experienced by patients was not well known until the 1990s, when multiple countries reported staggering numbers of patients harmed and killed by medical errors. Recognizing that healthcare errors impact 1 in every 10 patients around the world, the World Health Organization calls patient safety an endemic concern. Indeed, patient safety has emerged as a distinct healthcare discipline supported by an immature yet developing scientific framework. There is a significant transdisciplinary body of theoretical and research literature that informs the science of patient safety. At the same time, efforts are being made to anchor patient safety more firmly in medical education. The resulting patient safety knowledge continually informs improvement efforts such as: applying lessons learned from business and industry, adopting innovative technologies, educating providers and consumers, enhancing error reporting systems, and developing new economic incentives.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.32%
Radiation Safety 3.09%
Patient Safety 1.86%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Registered Radiology Technician's salary.
  • MRI: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 14%.
  • Diagnostic Radiology: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
MRI
$63,974
16%
Innovation
$62,871
14%
Diagnostic Radiology
$61,216
11%
Commitment
$61,216
11%
Dedication
$60,113
9%
Collaboration
$59,562
8%
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Registered Radiology Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Registered Radiology Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Registered Radiology Technician positions in Edu., Gov't & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Registered Radiology Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Registered Radiology Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$63,422$30.015%

Registered Radiology Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Registered Radiology 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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Registered Radiology Technician

Salaries for a Registered Radiology Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $65,715 in 2023 to around $64,658 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Registered Radiology Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Registered Radiology Technician Over Time

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2023
$65,715
2024
$66,339
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$64,658
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2024 $66,339
2025 $64,658
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  • Specialty Rx, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

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    Columbus, OH

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FAQ about Registered Radiology Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Registered Radiology Technician?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Registered Radiology Technician roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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