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Radiologic technologist salary in Arkansas

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$63,640median pay per year in Arkansas, or $30.60 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $46,810lowest 10% earn less
  2. $57,19025th percentile
  3. $63,640median
  4. $78,48075th percentile
  5. $94,180top 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 Arkansas was $63,640 a year[1]. That ranked 49th highest among the states with a published median[5].

Jobs in AR
2,210[4]
Rank by median pay
49 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−20.6%[6]

How much do radiologic technologists make in Arkansas?

The median wage for radiologic technologists in Arkansas was $63,640 a year, or $30.60 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more than that and half earned less. The average was $67,880 a year[7].

Across the US as a whole, the median was $80,110 a year[3]. Arkansas's median was $16,470 (20.6%) lower[6]. For all jobs in Arkansas, the median was $43,630[8], so radiologic technologists had a median $20,010 higher[9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $46,810, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $94,180[2]. Among the 7 metro areas with a published median, Texarkana, TX-AR had the highest, $77,810[10]. Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway had a median of $73,830[11].

OEWS only counts people on a payroll, whether part-time or full-time. Self-employed people and business owners are not in the data. Bonuses unrelated to production are not in the wages, and neither is the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Arkansas vs US pay

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

ARUS
Median per year$63,640[1]$80,110[3]
Median per hour$30.60[1]$38.52[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$46,810[2]$55,980[13]
Top 10% earn more than$94,180[2]$118,660[13]
Jobs2,210[4]230,490[3]

Pay by metro area in Arkansas

Metro areas in Arkansas 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
Memphis, TN-MS-AR[11]$66,320890
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR$73,830630
Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR$77,300420
Fort Smith, AR-OK$64,410190
Texarkana, TX-AR$77,810150
Jonesboro, AR$61,630140
Hot Springs, AR$59,490100

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Texas[14]$78,63020,250
Oklahoma$74,1603,640
Missouri$73,0805,170
Tennessee$64,6304,660
Louisiana$63,6803,370
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 Arkansas?
The median was $63,640 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $67,880 a year[7].
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour in Arkansas?
The median was $30.60 an hour[1]. The low end of hourly pay was under $22.50 and the high end was over $45.28[17].
Which city in Arkansas pays radiologic technologists the most?
Texarkana, TX-AR had the highest median, $77,810 a year[10]. Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers was at $77,300[11].
Is Arkansas a good state for radiologic technologists?
Arkansas had the 49th highest median annual wage out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was 20.6% lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a radiologic technologist in Arkansas?
These are US figures, not Arkansas figures. The typical path across the US is an Associate's degree, with no related work experience and no typical on-the-job training[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Arkansas was $63,640 per year and $30.60 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 Arkansas: 10th percentile $46,810, 25th percentile $57,190, 75th percentile $78,480, 90th percentile $94,180. 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 2,210 people worked as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Arkansas (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Arkansas had the 49th 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 Arkansas ($63,640) was $16,470 (20.6%) 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 Arkansas was $67,880 per year and $32.63 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Arkansas was $43,630. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Arkansas was $20,010 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($43,630). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 7 metro areas in or partly in Arkansas with a published median for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Texarkana, TX-AR had the highest median annual wage, $77,810. 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 Arkansas (highest first): Texas $78,630; Oklahoma $74,160; Missouri $73,080; Tennessee $64,630; Louisiana $63,680; 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 Arkansas: 10th percentile $22.50, 25th percentile $27.50, 75th percentile $37.73, 90th percentile $45.28. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Arkansas. 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.