Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay range in Chattanooga
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,020 or more. The middle half of radiologic technologists and technicians in Chattanooga earn between $59,460 and $77,420.
- $50K10th
- $59K25th
- $62KMedian
- $77K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,250 | $5,521 | $31.85 |
| Median | $62,090 | $5,174 | $29.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,460 | $4,955 | $28.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,420 | $6,452 | $37.22 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in Chattanooga vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Radiologic technologists and technicians in Chattanooga earn 4% less than the Tennessee average ($68,990) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($83,840). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $80,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $66,250 | $62,090 | $50,080 | $84,020 | 350 |
| Tennessee | $68,990 | $64,630 | $50,540 | $90,790 | 4,660 |
| 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 Chattanooga
On the average salary of $66,250, a single filer in Chattanooga takes home about $55,412 a year, or $4,618 a month and $2,131 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $55,412 | $4,618 |
| Working in GA | $52,854 | $4,405 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Chattanooga a good place for radiologic technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chattanooga area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.5), so the average $66,250 buys what about $72,433 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Chattanooga ($46,700). A typical home costs $326,370, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in other Tennessee cities
Chattanooga ranks 6th of 8 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Nashville pays the most ($74,460).
- Nashville$74,460
- Johnson City$73,850
- Memphis$70,680
- Clarksville$66,780
- Knoxville$66,690
- Chattanooga$66,250
- Kingsport$63,800
- Jackson$62,310
All Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salaries in Tennessee
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 Chattanooga: questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make an hour in Chattanooga?
$31.85 an hour on average, and $29.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians salary in Chattanooga?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiologic technologists and technicians take-home pay in Chattanooga?
About $55,412 a year ($4,618 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,250. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do radiologic technologists and technicians earn more in Chattanooga than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Chattanooga, TN-GA (16860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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