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Radiologic technologist salary in Colorado

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

$87,760median pay per year in Colorado, or $42.19 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $63,270lowest 10% earn less
  2. $76,06025th percentile
  3. $87,760median
  4. $103,78075th percentile
  5. $111,730top 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 Colorado was $87,760 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $7,650 higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in CO
3,960[4]
Rank by median pay
13 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+9.5%[6]

How much do radiologic technologists make in Colorado?

The median wage for radiologic technologists in Colorado was $87,760 a year, or $42.19 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more than that and half earned less. The average was a bit higher at $89,470 a year[7].

Across the US, the median was $80,110[3], so Colorado came out $7,650 (9.5%) higher[6]. The median for all jobs in the state was $59,800[8], which puts radiologic technologists $27,960 above it[9]. Colorado had the 13th highest median for this job out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $63,270 a year, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $111,730[2]. Among metro areas, Denver-Aurora-Centennial had the highest median at $98,000[10]. Colorado Springs was at $86,470 and Boulder at $88,330[11].

These figures cover wage and salary workers, part-time and full-time. They leave out the self-employed, and they do not include bonuses outside regular production pay or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Colorado vs US pay

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

COUS
Median per year$87,760[1]$80,110[3]
Median per hour$42.19[1]$38.52[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$63,270[2]$55,980[13]
Top 10% earn more than$111,730[2]$118,660[13]
Jobs3,960[4]230,490[3]

Pay by metro area in Colorado

Metro areas in Colorado with the most jobs for radiologic technologists, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO[11]$98,0001,980
Colorado Springs, CO$86,470520
Boulder, CO$88,330290
Grand Junction, CO$78,690140
Pueblo, CO$86,340140
Greeley, CO$82,230110

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Arizona[14]$89,2004,670
Utah$81,0001,780
New Mexico$79,9401,150
Wyoming$77,860430
Kansas$76,0702,270
Oklahoma$74,1603,640
Nebraska$72,8601,670

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 Colorado?
The median was $87,760 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $89,470[7].
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour in Colorado?
The median was $42.19 an hour[1]. At the 10th percentile the wage was $30.42 an hour, and at the 90th it was $53.72[17].
Which city in Colorado pays radiologic technologists the most?
Denver-Aurora-Centennial had the highest median among the 6 metro areas with a published median, at $98,000 a year[10].
Is Colorado a good state for radiologic technologists?
Colorado had the 13th highest median annual wage for this job out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $7,650 above the US median[6].
What do you need to become a radiologic technologist in Colorado?
Across the US, the typical entry education is an associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training usually needed[16]. This is a national figure, not one for Colorado.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Colorado was $87,760 per year and $42.19 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 Colorado: 10th percentile $63,270, 25th percentile $76,060, 75th percentile $103,780, 90th percentile $111,730. 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 3,960 people worked as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Colorado (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Colorado had the 13th 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 Colorado ($87,760) was $7,650 (9.5%) higher 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 Colorado was $89,470 per year and $43.02 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Colorado was $59,800. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Colorado was $27,960 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($59,800). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 6 metro areas in or partly in Colorado with a published median for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO had the highest median annual wage, $98,000. 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 Colorado (highest first): Arizona $89,200; Utah $81,000; New Mexico $79,940; Wyoming $77,860; Kansas $76,070; Oklahoma $74,160; Nebraska $72,860. 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 Colorado: 10th percentile $30.42, 25th percentile $36.57, 75th percentile $49.89, 90th percentile $53.72. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Colorado. 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.