Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay range in Blacksburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,390 or more. The middle half of radiologic technologists and technicians in Blacksburg earn between $61,120 and $80,950.
- $53K10th
- $61K25th
- $77KMedian
- $81K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,310 | $6,276 | $36.21 |
| Median | $77,110 | $6,426 | $37.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,120 | $5,093 | $29.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,950 | $6,746 | $38.92 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in Blacksburg vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Radiologic technologists and technicians in Blacksburg earn 9% less than the Virginia average ($83,160) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($83,840). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $80,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | $75,310 | $77,110 | $53,300 | $95,390 | 110 |
| Virginia | $83,160 | $80,670 | $60,000 | $106,170 | 5,140 |
| 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 Blacksburg
On the average salary of $75,310, a single filer in Blacksburg takes home about $58,294 a year, or $4,858 a month and $2,242 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Blacksburg a good place for radiologic technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Blacksburg area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $75,310 buys what about $81,232 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Blacksburg ($48,120). A typical home costs $291,346, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in other Virginia cities
Blacksburg ranks 4th of 6 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($82,720).
- Charlottesville$82,720
- Richmond$81,670
- Virginia Beach$77,840
- Blacksburg$75,310
- Roanoke$73,840
- Winchester$72,140
All Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salaries in Virginia
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 Blacksburg: questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make an hour in Blacksburg?
$36.21 an hour on average, and $37.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians salary in Blacksburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiologic technologists and technicians take-home pay in Blacksburg?
About $58,294 a year ($4,858 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,310.
Do radiologic technologists and technicians earn more in Blacksburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA (13980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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