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Radiologic technologist salary in Alabama

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$60,700median pay per year in Alabama, or $29.18 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $41,060lowest 10% earn less
  2. $49,61025th percentile
  3. $60,700median
  4. $71,62075th percentile
  5. $80,300top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $80,110[3]

The median pay for radiologic technologists in Alabama was $60,700 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $19,410 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in AL
3,500[4]
Rank by median pay
50 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−24.2%[6]

How much do radiologic technologists make in Alabama?

The median wage for radiologic technologists in Alabama was $60,700 a year, or $29.18 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more than that and half earned less. The average was close, at $60,800 a year[7].

Across the US, the median was $80,110 a year[3]. Alabama came in $19,410 (24.2%) below that figure[6]. Alabama had the 50th highest median out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Within the state, radiologic technologists earned $15,030 more than the median for all jobs, which was $45,670[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $41,060 a year, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $80,300[2]. By metro area, Daphne-Fairhope-Foley had the highest median at $68,830[10]. Among the largest metro areas, Columbus, GA-AL was at $64,910 and Birmingham was at $62,770[11].

These numbers cover wage and salary workers. They leave out the self-employed, and they do not include nonproduction bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Alabama vs US pay

Pay for radiologic technologists in Alabama next to the national figures[1][3].

ALUS
Median per year$60,700[1]$80,110[3]
Median per hour$29.18[1]$38.52[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$41,060[2]$55,980[13]
Top 10% earn more than$80,300[2]$118,660[13]
Jobs3,500[4]230,490[3]

Pay by metro area in Alabama

Metro areas in Alabama with the most jobs for radiologic technologists, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Birmingham, AL[11]$62,7701,050
Huntsville, AL$61,100520
Columbus, GA-AL$64,910270
Montgomery, AL$59,040260
Mobile, AL$63,150220
Tuscaloosa, AL$56,720170
Dothan, AL$52,230160
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL$60,790120

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for radiologic technologists in the states that border Alabama, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Florida[14]$76,75016,470
Georgia$74,5507,540
Tennessee$64,6304,660
Mississippi$59,3002,510

Median pay for radiologic technologists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for radiologic technologists are projected to grow 5% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a radiologic technologist make in Alabama?
The median pay was $60,700 a year in May 2025[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $41,060 and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $80,300[2].
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour in Alabama?
The median was $29.18 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $19.74 an hour and the 90th percentile was $38.60[17].
Which city in Alabama pays radiologic technologists the most?
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley had the highest median of the metro areas with a published figure, at $68,830 a year[10]. Birmingham had a median of $62,770[11].
Is Alabama a good state for radiologic technologists?
Alabama had the 50th highest median wage out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $19,410 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a radiologic technologist in Alabama?
This is a US figure, not an Alabama one. Across the US, the typical path starts with an associate's degree, with no related work experience and no on-the-job training[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Alabama was $60,700 per year and $29.18 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Alabama: 10th percentile $41,060, 25th percentile $49,610, 75th percentile $71,620, 90th percentile $80,300. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in the US as a whole was $80,110 per year and $38.52 per hour, with about 230,490 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 3,500 people worked as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Alabama (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Alabama had the 50th highest median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Alabama ($60,700) was $19,410 (24.2%) lower than the US median ($80,110). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Alabama was $60,800 per year and $29.23 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Alabama was $15,030 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($45,670). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Alabama was $45,670. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 12 metro areas in or partly in Alabama with a published median for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL had the highest median annual wage, $68,830. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in the US: 10th percentile $55,980, 25th percentile $64,810, 75th percentile $98,750, 90th percentile $118,660. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in states that border Alabama (highest first): Florida $76,750; Georgia $74,550; Tennessee $64,630; Mississippi $59,300. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Radiologic Technologists and Technicians is projected to grow 5% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 13,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Radiologic Technologists and Technicians: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Alabama: 10th percentile $19.74, 25th percentile $23.85, 75th percentile $34.43, 90th percentile $38.60. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Alabama. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.