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Radiologic technologist salary in Wisconsin

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$79,140median pay per year in Wisconsin, or $38.05 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $61,870lowest 10% earn less
  2. $67,49025th percentile
  3. $79,140median
  4. $88,21075th percentile
  5. $99,420top 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 Wisconsin was $79,140 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $970 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in WI
5,010[4]
Rank by median pay
26 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−1.2%[6]

How much do radiologic technologists make in Wisconsin?

Half of radiologic technologists in Wisconsin earned more than $79,140 a year, or $38.05 an hour, and half earned less[1]. The average was $79,400 a year[7]. The US median was $80,110 a year[3]. Wisconsin had the 26th highest median of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5].

For all jobs in Wisconsin the median was $50,270 a year[8]. Radiologic technologists were $28,870 higher than that[9]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $61,870, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $99,420[2].

Among the 15 metro areas in or partly in Wisconsin with a published median, the highest median was $86,510 a year[10], in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI. Milwaukee-Waukesha was at $80,180 and Madison at $80,920[11]. OEWS counts people paid a wage or salary, part time or full time. It leaves out the self-employed and business owners, and it does not add bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Wisconsin vs US pay

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

WIUS
Median per year$79,140[1]$80,110[3]
Median per hour$38.05[1]$38.52[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$61,870[2]$55,980[13]
Top 10% earn more than$99,420[2]$118,660[13]
Jobs5,010[4]230,490[3]

Pay by metro area in Wisconsin

Metro areas in Wisconsin 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
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI[11]$86,5102,710
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$80,1801,610
Madison, WI$80,920770
Green Bay, WI$78,520320
Duluth, MN-WI$78,060280
Appleton, WI$77,860190
Janesville-Beloit, WI$77,020160
La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN$76,720160

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Minnesota[14]$83,4004,910
Illinois$79,9307,650
Michigan$76,4207,220
Iowa$65,9302,550

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 Wisconsin?
The median was $79,140 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $79,400 a year[7].
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median was $38.05 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $29.75 an hour and the 90th percentile was $47.80[17].
Which city in Wisconsin pays radiologic technologists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI had the highest median of the 15 metro areas with a published figure, at $86,510 a year[10].
Is Wisconsin a good state for radiologic technologists?
Wisconsin ranked 26th of 50 states and DC for median pay[5]. Its median was $970 (1.2%) lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become a radiologic technologist in Wisconsin?
Across the US, the typical entry education is an associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training needed[16]. This is a US figure, not specific to Wisconsin.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Wisconsin was $79,140 per year and $38.05 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 Wisconsin: 10th percentile $61,870, 25th percentile $67,490, 75th percentile $88,210, 90th percentile $99,420. 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 5,010 people worked as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Wisconsin (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Wisconsin had the 26th 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 Wisconsin ($79,140) was $970 (1.2%) 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 Wisconsin was $79,400 per year and $38.17 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Wisconsin was $50,270. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Wisconsin was $28,870 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($50,270). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 15 metro areas in or partly in Wisconsin with a published median for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI had the highest median annual wage, $86,510. 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 Wisconsin (highest first): Minnesota $83,400; Illinois $79,930; Michigan $76,420; Iowa $65,930. 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 Wisconsin: 10th percentile $29.75, 25th percentile $32.45, 75th percentile $42.41, 90th percentile $47.80. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Wisconsin. 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.