Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $124,200 or more. The middle half of radiologic technologists and technicians in Washington earn between $82,110 and $105,720.
- $71K10th
- $82K25th
- $97KMedian
- $106K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,410 | $7,951 | $45.87 |
| Median | $97,390 | $8,116 | $46.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,110 | $6,842 | $39.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $105,720 | $8,810 | $50.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Radiologic technologists and technicians in Washington earn 3% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($98,860) and 14% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $95,410 | $97,390 | $70,820 | $124,200 | 3,170 |
| Washington, D.C. | $98,860 | $102,770 | $59,130 | $128,120 | 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 Washington
On the average salary of $95,410, a single filer in Washington takes home about $70,810 a year, or $5,901 a month and $2,723 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $72,470 | $6,039 |
| Working in MD | $71,631 | $5,969 |
| Working in VA | $71,279 | $5,940 |
| Working in DC | $70,810 | $5,901 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for radiologic technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $95,410 buys what about $87,625 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$80,490
- Baltimore, MD$88,380
- Winchester, VA$72,140
- Lexington Park, MD$87,090
- Chambersburg, PA$79,960
- Charlottesville, VA$82,720
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 Washington: questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make an hour in Washington?
$45.87 an hour on average, and $46.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $70,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiologic technologists and technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $70,810 a year ($5,901 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,410.
Do radiologic technologists and technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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