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Radiologic technologist salary in Georgia

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$74,550median pay per year in Georgia, or $35.84 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $49,730lowest 10% earn less
  2. $60,80025th percentile
  3. $74,550median
  4. $85,30075th percentile
  5. $102,840top 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 Georgia was $74,550 a year in May 2025[1]. That was below the US median[6].

Jobs in GA
7,540[4]
Rank by median pay
36 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−6.9%[6]

How much do radiologic technologists make in Georgia?

Radiologic technologists in Georgia had a median wage of $74,550 a year, or $35.84 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more than that and half earned less. The average was a little higher at $76,120 a year[7].

Across the US, the median for radiologic technologists was $80,110 a year[3]. Georgia's figure was $5,560 (6.9%) lower[6]. Compared with all jobs in Georgia, where the median was $48,170[8], radiologic technologists earned $26,380 more[9].

The lowest-paid 10% in Georgia earned less than $49,730, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $102,840[2]. By metro area, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell had the highest median at $80,710[10]. Savannah was at $67,810 and Macon-Bibb County at $67,170[11].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers, both part-time and full-time. It leaves out the self-employed and business owners, and it does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Georgia vs US pay

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

GAUS
Median per year$74,550[1]$80,110[3]
Median per hour$35.84[1]$38.52[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$49,730[2]$55,980[13]
Top 10% earn more than$102,840[2]$118,660[13]
Jobs7,540[4]230,490[3]

Pay by metro area in Georgia

Metro areas in Georgia 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
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA[11]$80,7103,990
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$64,190450
Chattanooga, TN-GA$62,090350
Savannah, GA$67,810300
Columbus, GA-AL$64,910270
Macon-Bibb County, GA$67,170220
Athens-Clarke County, GA$75,360210
Gainesville, GA$71,270170

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Florida[14]$76,75016,470
North Carolina$74,4509,250
South Carolina$69,6003,630
Tennessee$64,6304,660
Alabama$60,7003,500

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].

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a radiologic technologist make in Georgia?
The median was $74,550 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $76,120 a year[7].
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour in Georgia?
The median was $35.84 an hour[1]. The low end was $23.91 an hour and the high end was $49.44 an hour[17].
Which city in Georgia pays radiologic technologists the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell had the highest median among the 14 Georgia metro areas with a published figure, at $80,710 a year[10].
Is Georgia a good state for radiologic technologists?
Georgia had the 36th highest median annual wage for this job out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. The state median was 6.9% lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a radiologic technologist in Georgia?
This is a US figure, not a Georgia one. Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is an associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training typically needed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Georgia was $74,550 per year and $35.84 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 Georgia: 10th percentile $49,730, 25th percentile $60,800, 75th percentile $85,300, 90th percentile $102,840. 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 7,540 people worked as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Georgia (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Georgia had the 36th 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 Georgia ($74,550) was $5,560 (6.9%) 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 Georgia was $76,120 per year and $36.60 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Georgia was $48,170. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Georgia was $26,380 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($48,170). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 14 metro areas in or partly in Georgia with a published median for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA had the highest median annual wage, $80,710. 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 Georgia (highest first): Florida $76,750; North Carolina $74,450; South Carolina $69,600; Tennessee $64,630; Alabama $60,700. 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 Georgia: 10th percentile $23.91, 25th percentile $29.23, 75th percentile $41.01, 90th percentile $49.44. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Georgia. 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.