Diagnostic Imaging Technician Salary in the United States

How much does a Diagnostic Imaging Technician make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Diagnostic Imaging Technician in the United States is $60,559 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,336
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $54,957 to $65,677
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49,856
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Diagnostic Imaging Technician Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $65,677 $5,473 $1,263 $32
Average $60,559 $5,047 $1,165 $29
25th Percentile $54,957 $4,580 $1,057 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Diagnostic Imaging Technician Salaries

A Diagnostic Imaging 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.

How Experience Level Affects Diagnostic Imaging Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Diagnostic Imaging Technician'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): $41,693
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $49,222
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,948
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $68,459
  • Expert (over 8 years): $88,335
Levels Salary
Parts Coo... Level Diagnostic Imaging Technician$41,693
Parts Coo... Level Diagnostic Imaging Technician$49,222
Diagnosti... Level Diagnostic Imaging Technician$60,948
Parts Coo... Level Diagnostic Imaging Technician$68,459
Parts Man... Level Diagnostic Imaging Technician$88,335
$41,693 0 yr
$49,222 < 2 yrs
$60,948 2-4 yrs
$68,459 5-8 yrs
$88,335 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Diagnostic Imaging 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: $76,384
  • San Francisco: $75,547
  • Oakland: $73,955

What Skills Can Increase a Diagnostic Imaging Technician's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 19.64% 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.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 2.43% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
  • Shipping and Receiving (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Managing and maintaining records of all products shipped and received to ensure the correct filing of orders.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 19.64%
Purchasing 2.43%
Shipping and Receiving 1.5%
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 Diagnostic Imaging Technician's salary.
  • Merchandising: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Coordination: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Merchandising
$67,221
11%
Coordination
$65,404
8%
Leadership
$65,404
8%
Purchasing
$65,404
8%
Sense Of Urgency
$64,193
6%
Flexibility
$64,193
6%
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Diagnostic Imaging Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Diagnostic Imaging Technician roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 77% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Software & Networking and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Diagnostic Imaging Technician positions in Transportation or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Diagnostic Imaging Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Diagnostic Imaging Technician

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Software & Networking$75,699$36.025%
Financial Services$72,671$35.020%
Pharmaceuticals$71,460$34.018%
Energy & Utilities$69,643$33.015%
Biotechnology$67,827$33.012%

Diagnostic Imaging Technician Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Diagnostic Imaging 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 Diagnostic Imaging Technician

Salaries for a Diagnostic Imaging Technician can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,357 in 2023 to around $46,342 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Diagnostic Imaging Technician salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Diagnostic Imaging Technician Over Time

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$46,663
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    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

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    19 Days Ago

  • KreilKamp Trucking

    Columbus, OH

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Payments Engineering. About the Company. Globally-recognized provider of corporate payment solutions. Industry. Financial Services. Type. P... more

    21 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Senior Vice President of Project Delivery. About the Company. A multi-billion-dollar construction organization with collaborative, servant-minded leadershi... more

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  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Chief of Staff. About the Company. Innovative travel platform for booking & managing work trips. Industry. Computer Software. Type. Privately Held, VC-back... more

    21 Days Ago

  • McDonalds

    Columbus, OH

    McDonalds | Columbus, OH

    McDonald’s is seeking Crew Team Members to assist with daily restaurant operations including customer service, food preparation, and maintaining restaurant... more

    28 Days Ago

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FAQ about Diagnostic Imaging Technician

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Diagnostic Imaging Technician?

The Software & Networking industry offers the highest average compensation for Diagnostic Imaging Technician roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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