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Radiologic technologist salary in North Carolina

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

$74,450median pay per year in North Carolina, or $35.79 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $52,860lowest 10% earn less
  2. $62,87025th percentile
  3. $74,450median
  4. $83,34075th percentile
  5. $99,210top 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 North Carolina was $74,450 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $5,660 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in NC
9,250[4]
Rank by median pay
37 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−7.1%[6]

How much do radiologic technologists make in North Carolina?

Half of radiologic technologists in North Carolina earned more than $74,450 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $35.79 an hour[1]. The average was close, at $74,770 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $80,110[3], so North Carolina sat 7.1% below it[6]. The state's median for all jobs was $47,970, and radiologic technologists earned $26,480 more than that[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $52,860 a year, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $99,210[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $62,870 and $83,340[2].

By metro area, Durham-Chapel Hill had the highest median at $80,430 a year[10]. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia had 2,470 jobs and a median of $78,950[11]. Raleigh-Cary had a median of $68,210[11].

These figures come from OEWS. It counts full-time and part-time wage and salary workers. It leaves out self-employed people and owners of unincorporated firms. It also leaves out bonuses that are not tied to production and the cost of benefits such as health insurance[12].

North Carolina vs US pay

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

NCUS
Median per year$74,450[1]$80,110[3]
Median per hour$35.79[1]$38.52[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$52,860[2]$55,980[13]
Top 10% earn more than$99,210[2]$118,660[13]
Jobs9,250[4]230,490[3]

Pay by metro area in North Carolina

Metro areas in North Carolina 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
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC[11]$78,9502,470
Raleigh-Cary, NC$68,2101,080
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$77,2901,050
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC$80,430780
Winston-Salem, NC$77,900770
Greensboro-High Point, NC$67,520490
Asheville, NC$72,680410
Wilmington, NC$67,210410

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Virginia[14]$80,6705,140
Georgia$74,5507,540
South Carolina$69,6003,630
Tennessee$64,6304,660

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 North Carolina?
The median was $74,450 a year in May 2025, and the average was $74,770[1][7]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $52,860 and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $99,210[2].
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly wage was $35.79[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $25.41 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $47.70[17][2].
Which city in North Carolina pays radiologic technologists the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill had the highest median annual wage among the 16 metro areas with a published median, at $80,430[10]. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia followed in the larger metros listed, at $78,950[11].
Is North Carolina a good state for radiologic technologists?
North Carolina had the 37th highest median annual wage for this job out of the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was 7.1% below the US median[6].
What do you need to become a radiologic technologist in North Carolina?
This is a US figure, not a state one. Across the US, the typical education for entry is an associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training listed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in North Carolina was $74,450 per year and $35.79 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 North Carolina: 10th percentile $52,860, 25th percentile $62,870, 75th percentile $83,340, 90th percentile $99,210. 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 9,250 people worked as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in North Carolina (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: North Carolina had the 37th 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 North Carolina ($74,450) was $5,660 (7.1%) 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 North Carolina was $74,770 per year and $35.95 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in North Carolina was $47,970. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in North Carolina was $26,480 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,970). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 16 metro areas in or partly in North Carolina with a published median for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Durham-Chapel Hill, NC had the highest median annual wage, $80,430. 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 North Carolina (highest first): Virginia $80,670; Georgia $74,550; South Carolina $69,600; Tennessee $64,630. 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 North Carolina: 10th percentile $25.41, 25th percentile $30.23, 75th percentile $40.07, 90th percentile $47.70. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only North Carolina. 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.