CT Technician Salary in the United States

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

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a CT Technician in the United States is $60,692 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,578
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,801 to $68,484
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,438
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CT Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $68,484 $5,707 $1,317 $33
Average $60,692 $5,058 $1,167 $29
25th Percentile $54,801 $4,567 $1,054 $26
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Key Factors That Influence CT Technician Salaries

A CT 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Top Paying Cities for CT 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: $76,551
  • San Francisco: $75,712
  • Oakland: $74,117

What Skills Can Increase a CT Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.29% 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 3.1% 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 3.29%
Radiation Safety 3.1%
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 CT Technician's salary.
  • Empathy: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Service Excellence: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Interpersonal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Empathy
$66,154
9%
Service Excellence
$66,154
9%
Interpersonal Communication
$65,547
8%
Partnering
$64,940
7%
Flexibility
$64,940
7%
Integrity
$61,906
2%
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CT Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For CT Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, CT Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view CT Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a CT Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$72,830$35.020%

How Education impacts a CT Technician's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many CT Technicians enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a CT Technician with a Associate's Degree is between $64,787 and $68,225).

CT Technician Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for CT Technician
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.5%
High School 19.5%
Associates 61.4%
Bachelors 17.0%
Masters 1.3%
Doctorate 0.3%
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CT Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CT 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 CT Technician

Salaries for a CT Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $70,392 in 2023 to around $68,211 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of CT Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of CT Technician Over Time

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2023
$70,392
2024
$69,599
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$68,211
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2024 $69,599
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    Columbus, OH

    Maxim Healthcare | Columbus, OH

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    15 Days Ago

  • XPO

    Columbus, OH

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    XPO | Columbus, OH

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  • Schneider

    Columbus, OH

    Schneider | Columbus, OH

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  • Family Dollar

    Columbus, OH

    Family Dollar | Columbus, OH

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    18 Days Ago

  • GO Staffing

    Columbus, OH

    GO Staffing | Columbus, OH

    Locums - A well respected group has a Trauma Surgery APP opportunity available in Columbus, Ohio. Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. 1/1/... more

    18 Days Ago

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FAQ about CT Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for CT Technician?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for CT Technician roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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