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Radiologic technologist salary in Michigan

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

$76,420median pay per year in Michigan, or $36.74 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $55,450lowest 10% earn less
  2. $63,27025th percentile
  3. $76,420median
  4. $81,70075th percentile
  5. $97,250top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $80,110[3]

The median pay for a radiologic technologist in Michigan was $76,420 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $3,690 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in MI
7,220[4]
Rank by median pay
33 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−4.6%[6]

How much do radiologic technologists make in Michigan?

Half of the radiologic technologists in Michigan earned more than $76,420 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $36.74 an hour[1]. The average was a little lower, at $74,020 a year[7].

Across the US, the median was $80,110[3]. Michigan came in 4.6% under that figure[6]. It had the 33rd highest median among the 50 states and DC[5]. Compared with all jobs in Michigan, where the median was $49,270[8], radiologic technologists earned $27,150 more[9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $55,450[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $97,250[2]. Among Michigan metro areas, Ann Arbor had the highest median at $80,450[10]. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn had 3,150 jobs and a median of $77,530[11].

OEWS counts full-time and part-time wage and salary workers. It leaves out the self-employed and owners of unincorporated firms. It also does not include bonuses outside regular production pay or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Michigan vs US pay

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

MIUS
Median per year$76,420[1]$80,110[3]
Median per hour$36.74[1]$38.52[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$55,450[2]$55,980[13]
Top 10% earn more than$97,250[2]$118,660[13]
Jobs7,220[4]230,490[3]

Pay by metro area in Michigan

Metro areas in Michigan 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
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI[11]$77,5303,150
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$77,360860
Ann Arbor, MI$80,450680
Lansing-East Lansing, MI$78,590340
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI$74,930250
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI$78,140210
Flint, MI$68,460200
Saginaw, MI$68,030160

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Wisconsin[14]$79,1405,010
Ohio$78,3209,570
Indiana$77,6405,470

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 Michigan?
The median was $76,420 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $74,020 a year[7].
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour in Michigan?
The median was $36.74 an hour[1]. The 75th percentile was $39.28 an hour[17].
Which city in Michigan pays radiologic technologists the most?
Ann Arbor had the highest median annual wage among Michigan metro areas with a published figure, at $80,450[10].
Is Michigan a good state for radiologic technologists?
Michigan had the 33rd highest median wage for this job among the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was 4.6% below the US median[6].
What do you need to become a radiologic technologist in Michigan?
This is a US figure, not a Michigan one. Across the US, the typical entry education is an associate's degree, with no related work experience or on-the-job training needed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Michigan was $76,420 per year and $36.74 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 Michigan: 10th percentile $55,450, 25th percentile $63,270, 75th percentile $81,700, 90th percentile $97,250. 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 7,220 people worked as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Michigan (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Michigan had the 33rd 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 Michigan ($76,420) was $3,690 (4.6%) 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 Michigan was $74,020 per year and $35.59 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Michigan was $49,270. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Michigan was $27,150 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,270). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 9 metro areas in or partly in Michigan with a published median for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Ann Arbor, MI had the highest median annual wage, $80,450. 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 Michigan (highest first): Wisconsin $79,140; Ohio $78,320; Indiana $77,640. 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 Michigan: 10th percentile $26.66, 25th percentile $30.42, 75th percentile $39.28, 90th percentile $46.76. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Michigan. 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.