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Radiologic technologist salary in New York

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

$98,470median pay per year in New York, or $47.34 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $67,540lowest 10% earn less
  2. $82,67025th percentile
  3. $98,470median
  4. $110,95075th percentile
  5. $129,310top 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 New York was $98,470 a year in May 2025[1]. That is $18,360 above the US median[6].

Jobs in NY
13,450[4]
Rank by median pay
8 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+22.9%[6]

How much do radiologic technologists make in New York?

The median wage for radiologic technologists in New York was $98,470 a year, or $47.34 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. The average was a little higher at $99,000 a year[7].

The US median for this job was $80,110 a year[3]. New York came in $18,360 above that[6]. Across all jobs in the state, the median was $59,670[8]. Radiologic technologists earned $38,800 more than that[9]. New York had the 8th highest median for this job among the 50 states and DC[5].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $67,540 a year[2]. At the high end, the top 10% earned more than $129,310[2]. Among metro areas, Kingston had the highest median at $103,480[10]. The New York-Newark-Jersey City area had a median of $102,730[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed, and it does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits such as health insurance[12].

New York vs US pay

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

NYUS
Median per year$98,470[1]$80,110[3]
Median per hour$47.34[1]$38.52[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$67,540[2]$55,980[13]
Top 10% earn more than$129,310[2]$118,660[13]
Jobs13,450[4]230,490[3]

Pay by metro area in New York

Metro areas in New York 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
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ[11]$102,73012,700
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$83,0901,040
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$85,590670
Syracuse, NY$87,860660
Rochester, NY$76,390650
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$95,860470
Utica-Rome, NY$83,020160
Binghamton, NY$95,830150

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Massachusetts[14]$103,6205,500
New Jersey$95,0006,320
Vermont$94,540470
Connecticut$91,9703,230
Pennsylvania$76,0508,090

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 New York?
The median was $98,470 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $99,000[7].
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour in New York?
The median was $47.34 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $32.47 an hour and the 90th percentile was $62.17[17].
Which city in New York pays radiologic technologists the most?
Kingston had the highest median of the metro areas with a published figure, at $103,480 a year[10]. The New York-Newark-Jersey City area was close at $102,730[11].
Is New York a good state for radiologic technologists?
On pay, New York had the 8th highest median for this job among the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was $18,360 above the US median[6].
What do you need to become a radiologic technologist in New York?
Across the US, the typical education for entry 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 New York.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in New York was $98,470 per year and $47.34 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 New York: 10th percentile $67,540, 25th percentile $82,670, 75th percentile $110,950, 90th percentile $129,310. 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 13,450 people worked as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in New York (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: New York had the 8th 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 New York ($98,470) was $18,360 (22.9%) 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 New York was $99,000 per year and $47.60 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in New York was $59,670. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in New York was $38,800 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($59,670). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 12 metro areas in or partly in New York with a published median for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Kingston, NY had the highest median annual wage, $103,480. 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 New York (highest first): Massachusetts $103,620; New Jersey $95,000; Vermont $94,540; Connecticut $91,970; Pennsylvania $76,050. 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 New York: 10th percentile $32.47, 25th percentile $39.75, 75th percentile $53.34, 90th percentile $62.17. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only New York. 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.