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Radiologic technologist salary in Tennessee

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

$64,630median pay per year in Tennessee, or $31.07 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $50,540lowest 10% earn less
  2. $59,61025th percentile
  3. $64,630median
  4. $78,70075th percentile
  5. $90,790top 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 Tennessee was $64,630 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $15,480 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in TN
4,660[4]
Rank by median pay
47 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−19.3%[6]

How much do radiologic technologists make in Tennessee?

Radiologic technologists in Tennessee had a median wage of $64,630 a year, or $31.07 an hour[1]. Half of them earned more than that and half earned less. The average wage was $68,990 a year[7]. The US median for the job was $80,110[3], so Tennessee sat $15,480 (19.3%) below it[6]. Within the state, the job paid $17,250 more than the median for all occupations, which was $47,380[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% of radiologic technologists in Tennessee earned less than $50,540 a year[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $90,790[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $59,610 and $78,700[2].

Among the metro areas in or partly in Tennessee, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin had the highest median, at $76,450 a year[10]. Memphis was at $66,320 and Knoxville at $68,890[11]. These figures count wage and salary workers only. They leave out the self-employed, and they do not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Tennessee vs US pay

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

TNUS
Median per year$64,630[1]$80,110[3]
Median per hour$31.07[1]$38.52[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$50,540[2]$55,980[13]
Top 10% earn more than$90,790[2]$118,660[13]
Jobs4,660[4]230,490[3]

Pay by metro area in Tennessee

Metro areas in Tennessee 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
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN[11]$76,4501,450
Memphis, TN-MS-AR$66,320890
Knoxville, TN$68,890670
Chattanooga, TN-GA$62,090350
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA$61,450200
Johnson City, TN$75,980190
Jackson, TN$64,620160
Clarksville, TN-KY$62,380110

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Virginia[14]$80,6705,140
Georgia$74,5507,540
North Carolina$74,4509,250
Missouri$73,0805,170
Kentucky$69,6703,630
Arkansas$63,6402,210
Alabama$60,7003,500
Mississippi$59,3002,510

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 Tennessee?
The median was $64,630 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $68,990[7].
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median was $31.07 an hour[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $24.30 an hour and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $43.65[17][2].
Which city in Tennessee pays radiologic technologists the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin had the highest median among Tennessee metro areas, at $76,450 a year[10].
Is Tennessee a good state for radiologic technologists?
Tennessee had the 47th highest median annual wage for the job out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $15,480 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a radiologic technologist in Tennessee?
This is a US figure, not a Tennessee one. Across the US, the typical education needed 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 Tennessee was $64,630 per year and $31.07 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 Tennessee: 10th percentile $50,540, 25th percentile $59,610, 75th percentile $78,700, 90th percentile $90,790. 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 4,660 people worked as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Tennessee (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Tennessee had the 47th 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 Tennessee ($64,630) was $15,480 (19.3%) 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 Tennessee was $68,990 per year and $33.17 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Tennessee was $17,250 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Tennessee was $47,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 8 metro areas in or partly in Tennessee with a published median for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN had the highest median annual wage, $76,450. 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 Tennessee (highest first): Virginia $80,670; Georgia $74,550; North Carolina $74,450; Missouri $73,080; Kentucky $69,670; Arkansas $63,640; Alabama $60,700; Mississippi $59,300. 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 Tennessee: 10th percentile $24.30, 25th percentile $28.66, 75th percentile $37.84, 90th percentile $43.65. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Tennessee. 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.