Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $133,300 or more. The middle half of radiologic technologists and technicians in Boston earn between $84,780 and $126,390.
- $79K10th
- $85K25th
- $105KMedian
- $126K75th
- $133K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,690 | $8,724 | $50.33 |
| Median | $104,590 | $8,716 | $50.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $84,780 | $7,065 | $40.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $126,390 | $10,532 | $60.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Radiologic technologists and technicians in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($101,910) and 25% more than the U.S. average ($83,840). At the median the gap is +31% against the U.S. median of $80,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $104,690 | $104,590 | $78,650 | $133,300 | 4,100 |
| Massachusetts | $101,910 | $103,620 | $75,350 | $131,940 | 5,500 |
| United States | $83,840 | $80,110 | $55,980 | $118,660 | 230,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $104,690, a single filer in Boston takes home about $77,565 a year, or $6,464 a month and $2,983 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $82,479 | $6,873 |
| Working in MA | $77,565 | $6,464 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for radiologic technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $104,690 buys what about $96,697 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$104,690
- Worcester$100,730
- Barnstable$95,190
- Pittsfield$92,660
- Amherst$86,470
- Springfield$81,810
All Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for radiologic technologists and technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($151,170).
- San Jose, CA$151,170
- Vallejo, CA$150,010
- San Francisco, CA$138,390
- Santa Rosa, CA$137,780
- Sacramento, CA$127,380
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Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in Boston: questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make an hour in Boston?
$50.33 an hour on average, and $50.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $84,780, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiologic technologists and technicians take-home pay in Boston?
About $77,565 a year ($6,464 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,690. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do radiologic technologists and technicians earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% more than the U.S. average for this job ($83,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2034; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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