What are the main factors that influence a CT Technologist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A CT Technologist's salary?

A CT Technologist's salary grows with experience: starting around $82,979 for beginners, reaching about $86,547 at mid-level, and approach $90,041 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a CT Technologist?

CT Technologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CT Technologist roles are District of Columbia $92,424, California $92,073, Massachusetts $90,846. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CT Technologist roles make?

Salaries for CT Technologist level roles vary by specialization: CT Technologist PRN: $99,624; PET/CT Technologist: $99,200; PET Technologist: $99,153; Chief Technologist - Computed Tomography (CT) Scan: $93,600; CT/CAT Scan Technologist Leader: $93,550.

CT Technologist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a CT Technologist make in Rhode Island?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for a CT Technologist in Rhode Island is $86,547 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,679
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,687 to $94,468
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $69,621

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CT Technologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,468	$7,872	$1,817	$45
Average	$86,547	$7,212	$1,664	$42
25th Percentile	$77,687	$6,474	$1,494	$37

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Key Factors That Influence CT Technologist Salaries

A CT Technologist'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.

How Experience Level Affects CT Technologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CT Technologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $82,979
Early Career (1-2 years): $83,251
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,547
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $89,808
Expert (over 8 years): $90,041

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CT Technologist	$82,979
Intermediate Level CT Technologist	$83,251
Senior Level CT Technologist	$86,547
Specialist Level CT Technologist	$89,808
Expert Level CT Technologist	$90,041

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How Do CT Technologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract CT Technologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $92,424.
California: $92,073.
Massachusetts: $90,846.

District of Columbia $92,424 California $92,073 Massachusetts $90,846 Washington $90,512 New Jersey $90,479 Alaska $90,362 Connecticut $89,210 New York $88,742

Hawaii $87,248 Rhode Island $86,547 Maryland $86,071 Minnesota $85,420 Colorado $85,170 Illinois $85,086 Oregon $84,769 Delaware $84,535

New Hampshire $84,388 Virginia $84,060 Pennsylvania $83,100 Nevada $82,615 North Dakota $82,457 Michigan $82,206 Wisconsin $82,115 Vermont $81,931

Texas $81,422 Maine $81,388 Arizona $81,338 Ohio $81,280 Georgia $80,512 Indiana $80,128 Wyoming $80,053 Utah $79,936

Iowa $79,886 Kansas $79,485 Louisiana $79,368 North Carolina $79,326 Missouri $79,310 Florida $78,984 Montana $78,809 Nebraska $78,642

Kentucky $78,550 South Carolina $78,216 Tennessee $78,008 Idaho $77,924 New Mexico $77,315 Oklahoma $77,181 Alabama $76,689 South Dakota $75,862

Arkansas $75,411 West Virginia $75,169 Mississippi $74,443

Top Paying Cities for CT Technologists

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:

Adamsville: $87,966
Albion: $86,505
Ashaway: $88,300

Adamsville, RI $87,966 Albion, RI $86,505 Ashaway, RI $88,300 Barrington, RI $86,505 Block Island, RI $87,841 Bradford, RI $88,242 Bristol, RI $86,422 Carolina, RI $87,524

Charlestown, RI $87,616 Chepachet, RI $86,338 Clayville, RI $86,422 Coventry, RI $86,338 West Greenwich, RI $86,280 East Greenwich, RI $86,397 Exeter, RI $88,242 Fiskeville, RI $86,505

Forestdale, RI $86,422 Foster, RI $86,280 Glendale, RI $86,280 Greene, RI $87,248 Greenville, RI $86,505 Harmony, RI $86,480 Harrisville, RI $86,338 Hope, RI $86,505

Hope Valley, RI $88,300 Hopkinton, RI $88,325 Jamestown, RI $87,440 Kenyon, RI $88,217 Little Compton, RI $87,933 Manville, RI $86,505 Mapleville, RI $86,280 Newport, RI $87,457

Middletown, RI $87,824 North Kingstown, RI $86,255 North Scituate, RI $86,480 Oakland, RI $86,363 Pascoag, RI $86,313 Pawtucket, RI $86,505 Central Falls, RI $86,505 Cumberland, RI $86,505

Lincoln, RI $86,505 Portsmouth, RI $87,106 Prudence Island, RI $86,338 Rockville, RI $88,325 Saunderstown, RI $87,490 Shannock, RI $88,192 Slatersville, RI $86,422 Slocum, RI $87,490

Tiverton, RI $87,991 Wakefield, RI $87,399 Kingston, RI $87,415 Narragansett, RI $87,432 Peace Dale, RI $87,399 Warren, RI $86,480 Warwick, RI $86,505 Westerly, RI $88,350

West Kingston, RI $87,465 West Warwick, RI $86,505 Wood River Junction, RI $88,242 Woonsocket, RI $86,422 North Smithfield, RI $86,480 Wyoming, RI $88,217 Providence, RI $86,505 Cranston, RI $86,505

North Providence, RI $86,505 East Providence, RI $86,505 Riverside, RI $86,505 Rumford, RI $86,505 Smithfield, RI $86,505 Johnston, RI $86,505

CT Technologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CT Technologist'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 February 01, 2026

$77,687

Average $86,547/year

$94,468

$6,474

Average $7,212/month

$7,872

$1,494

Average $1,664/week

$1,817

$37

Average $42/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,468	$7,872	$1,817	$45
Average	$86,547	$7,212	$1,664	$42
25th Percentile	$77,687	$6,474	$1,494	$37

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