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Radiologic technologist salary in Indiana

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

$77,640median pay per year in Indiana, or $37.33 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $51,090lowest 10% earn less
  2. $62,84025th percentile
  3. $77,640median
  4. $84,06075th percentile
  5. $99,580top 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 Indiana was $77,640 a year in May 2025[1]. That was lower than the US median of $80,110[3].

Jobs in IN
5,470[4]
Rank by median pay
30 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−3.1%[6]

How much do radiologic technologists make in Indiana?

Half of the radiologic technologists in Indiana earned more than $77,640 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $37.33 an hour[1]. The average was a little lower, at $74,980 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $80,110[3]. Indiana came in 30th out of the 50 states and DC for median pay in this job[5]. Compared with all jobs in the state, the median for radiologic technologists was $29,780 higher than the $47,860 median for all occupations[8].

The lowest-paid 10% of radiologic technologists in Indiana earned less than $51,090[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $99,580[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $62,840 and $84,060[2].

Of the 14 metro areas in or partly in Indiana with a published median, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN had the highest, at $82,140 a year[9]. Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN was at $79,100[10]. Fort Wayne, IN was at $76,840[10]. These figures count only wage and salary workers. They leave out the self-employed, and they do not include bonuses outside regular production pay or the cost of benefits like health insurance[11].

Indiana vs US pay

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

INUS
Median per year$77,640[1]$80,110[3]
Median per hour$37.33[1]$38.52[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$51,090[2]$55,980[12]
Top 10% earn more than$99,580[2]$118,660[12]
Jobs5,470[4]230,490[3]

Pay by metro area in Indiana

Metro areas in Indiana with the most jobs for radiologic technologists, and the median pay in each[10]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN[10]$82,1405,650
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$79,1001,870
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$79,2701,650
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$76,8601,200
Fort Wayne, IN$76,840370
Evansville, IN$70,830310
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI$74,930250
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN$78,570160

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for radiologic technologists in the states that border Indiana, highest first[13].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Illinois[13]$79,9307,650
Ohio$78,3209,570
Michigan$76,4207,220
Kentucky$69,6703,630

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[14]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[15].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a radiologic technologist make in Indiana?
The median pay was $77,640 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $74,980 a year[7].
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly wage was $37.33[1]. The 10th percentile was $24.56 an hour and the 90th was $47.88[16].
Which city in Indiana pays radiologic technologists the most?
Among metro areas in or partly in Indiana with a published median, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN had the highest median, $82,140 a year[9]. This metro area crosses state lines and is counted as a whole[10].
Is Indiana a good state for radiologic technologists?
Indiana had the 30th highest median annual wage for this job out of the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was $2,470 (3.1%) lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a radiologic technologist in Indiana?
These are US figures, not Indiana ones. Across the US, the typical entry path is an associate's degree, with no work experience in a related job and no on-the-job training[15].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Indiana was $77,640 per year and $37.33 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 Indiana: 10th percentile $51,090, 25th percentile $62,840, 75th percentile $84,060, 90th percentile $99,580. 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 5,470 people worked as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Indiana (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Indiana had the 30th 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 Indiana ($77,640) was $2,470 (3.1%) 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 Indiana was $74,980 per year and $36.05 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Indiana was $29,780 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,860). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 14 metro areas in or partly in Indiana with a published median for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN had the highest median annual wage, $82,140. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in states that border Indiana (highest first): Illinois $79,930; Ohio $78,320; Michigan $76,420; Kentucky $69,670. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Indiana: 10th percentile $24.56, 25th percentile $30.21, 75th percentile $40.41, 90th percentile $47.88. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Indiana. 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.