Radiology Support Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Radiology Support Specialist make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Radiology Support Specialist in the United States is $45,616 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,392
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $41,408 to $49,687
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,577
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Radiology Support Specialist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $49,687 $4,141 $956 $24
Average $45,616 $3,801 $877 $22
25th Percentile $41,408 $3,451 $796 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Radiology Support Specialist Salaries

A Radiology Support Specialist'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.

How Do Radiology Support Specialist 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 Radiology Support Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $50,506.
  • California: $50,315.
  • Massachusetts: $49,644.

Top Paying Cities for Radiology Support Specialists

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: $57,536
  • San Francisco: $56,906
  • Oakland: $55,707

What Skills Can Increase a Radiology Support Specialist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Attention to Detail (Mentioned in 3.73% Job Postings): Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
  • Carpentry (Mentioned in 1.32% Job Postings): Carpentry is a skilled trade and a craft in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork, etc. Carpenters traditionally worked with natural wood and did the rougher work such as framing, but today many other materials are also used and sometimes the finer trades of cabinetmaking and furniture building are considered carpentry. In the United States, 98.5% of carpenters are male, and it was the fourth most male-dominated occupation in the country in 1999. In 2006 in the United States, there were about 1.5 million carpentry positions. Carpenters are usually the first tradesmen on a job and the last to leave. Carpenters normally framed post-and-beam buildings until the end of the 19th century; now this old fashioned carpentry is called timber framing. Carpenters learn this trade by being employed through an apprenticeship training—normally 4 years—and qualify by successfully completing that country's competence test in places such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia and South Africa. It is also common that the skill can be learned by gaining work experience other than a formal training program, which may be the case in many places.
  • Installation (Mentioned in 0.83% Job Postings): The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed. the act of installing the state of being installed, something that is installed for use.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Attention to Detail 3.73%
Carpentry 1.32%
Installation 0.83%
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 Radiology Support Specialist's salary.
  • Plumbing: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Troubleshooting: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Creativity: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Plumbing
$52,459
15%
Troubleshooting
$51,547
13%
Creativity
$50,634
11%
Preventive Maintenance
$49,266
8%
Confidentiality
$49,266
8%
Scheduling
$48,810
7%
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Radiology Support Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Radiology Support Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 68% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Radiology Support Specialist positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Radiology Support Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Radiology Support Specialist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$57,020$27.025%
Software & Networking$57,020$27.025%
Energy & Utilities$54,740$26.020%
Pharmaceuticals$54,740$26.020%
Insurance$52,459$25.015%

How Education impacts a Radiology Support Specialist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Radiology Support Specialists enter the field with a No Diploma 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 Radiology Support Specialist with a No Diploma is between $42,251 and $45,708).

Radiology Support Specialist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Radiology Support Specialist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 8.8%
High School 67.6%
Associates 2.9%
Bachelors 17.6%
Masters 2.9%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Radiology Support Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Radiology Support Specialist'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Radiology Support Specialist

Salaries for a Radiology Support Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $47,295 in 2023 to around $47,329 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Radiology Support Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Radiology Support Specialist Over Time

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2023
$47,295
2024
$47,509
2025
$47,329
2026
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2023 $47,295
2024 $47,509
2025 $47,329
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