Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,250 or more. The middle half of radiologic technologists and technicians in Pittsburgh earn between $61,970 and $79,280.
- $55K10th
- $62K25th
- $68KMedian
- $79K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,480 | $5,957 | $34.37 |
| Median | $67,870 | $5,656 | $32.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,970 | $5,164 | $29.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,280 | $6,607 | $38.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Radiologic technologists and technicians in Pittsburgh earn 4% less than the Pennsylvania average ($74,740) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($83,840). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $80,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $71,480 | $67,870 | $55,170 | $92,250 | 1,350 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,740 | $76,050 | $56,430 | $97,740 | 8,090 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $71,480, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $56,922 a year, or $4,743 a month and $2,189 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for radiologic technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $71,480 buys what about $75,504 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Pittsburgh ranks 10th of 14 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Lebanon pays the most ($84,410).
- Lebanon$84,410
- Philadelphia$83,330
- Chambersburg$79,960
- Allentown$77,410
- Williamsport$75,290
- Reading$75,030
- Harrisburg$73,690
- Lancaster$73,010
- Altoona$71,820
- Pittsburgh$71,480
All Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Pittsburgh: questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make an hour in Pittsburgh?
$34.37 an hour on average, and $32.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,970, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiologic technologists and technicians take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $56,922 a year ($4,743 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,480. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do radiologic technologists and technicians earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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