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Radiologic technologist salary in South Carolina

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

$69,600median pay per year in South Carolina, or $33.46 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $51,860lowest 10% earn less
  2. $61,90025th percentile
  3. $69,600median
  4. $82,56075th percentile
  5. $96,020top 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 South Carolina was $69,600 a year[1]. That was lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in SC
3,630[4]
Rank by median pay
43 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−13.1%[6]

How much do radiologic technologists make in South Carolina?

The median pay for radiologic technologists in South Carolina was $69,600 a year[1]. That means half of these workers earned more and half earned less. The average was $71,970 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $80,110[3], so South Carolina sat $10,510 (13.1%) lower[6]. Compared with all jobs in the state, radiologic technologists did well, with a median $23,110 higher than the $46,490 median for all occupations[8].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $51,860 a year, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $96,020[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $61,900 and $82,560[2].

Within the state, the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area had the highest median, at $78,950[9]. Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC was at $75,570 and Columbia, SC was at $74,080[10]. Keep in mind that metro areas crossing state lines are counted as a whole[10]. OEWS covers wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed, and it does not count bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[11].

South Carolina vs US pay

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

SCUS
Median per year$69,600[1]$80,110[3]
Median per hour$33.46[1]$38.52[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$51,860[2]$55,980[12]
Top 10% earn more than$96,020[2]$118,660[12]
Jobs3,630[4]230,490[3]

Pay by metro area in South Carolina

Metro areas in South Carolina 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
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC[10]$78,9502,470
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$68,700770
Columbia, SC$74,080700
Charleston-North Charleston, SC$72,730640
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$64,190450
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$75,570340
Spartanburg, SC$67,040230
Florence, SC$72,370160

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[13]$74,5507,540
North Carolina$74,4509,250

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].

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a radiologic technologist make in South Carolina?
The median was $69,600 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $71,970 a year[7].
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour in South Carolina?
The median was $33.46 an hour[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $24.94 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $46.16[2][16].
Which city in South Carolina pays radiologic technologists the most?
Of the 9 metro areas in or partly in South Carolina with a published median, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC had the highest at $78,950 a year[9].
Is South Carolina a good state for radiologic technologists?
South Carolina had the 43rd highest median annual wage for this job out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was 13.1% lower than the US figure[6].
What do you need to become a radiologic technologist in South Carolina?
Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is an associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training listed[15]. This is a national figure, not one for South Carolina.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in South Carolina was $69,600 per year and $33.46 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 South Carolina: 10th percentile $51,860, 25th percentile $61,900, 75th percentile $82,560, 90th percentile $96,020. 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 3,630 people worked as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in South Carolina (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: South Carolina had the 43rd 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 South Carolina ($69,600) was $10,510 (13.1%) 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 South Carolina was $71,970 per year and $34.60 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in South Carolina was $23,110 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($46,490). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 9 metro areas in or partly in South Carolina with a published median for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC had the highest median annual wage, $78,950. 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 South Carolina (highest first): Georgia $74,550; North Carolina $74,450. 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 South Carolina: 10th percentile $24.94, 25th percentile $29.76, 75th percentile $39.69, 90th percentile $46.16. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only South 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.