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Massachusetts · BLS SOC 29-2034

Radiologic Technologist salary in Massachusetts

Median $89,700 · Top 10% earn $126,300+ · Roughly 5,531 workers in Massachusetts. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Massachusetts median
$89,700
$43.13/hr
Top 10%
$126,300
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$58,670
Entry-level range
Real pay
$81,103
CoL-adjusted (RPP 110.6)

Massachusetts pays meaningfully above the U.S. median for radiologic technologists — $89,700 versus the national median of $76,020. Even after adjusting for Massachusetts's high cost of living, the real pay still leads the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 5,531 radiologic technologists.

What drives radiologic technologist pay in Massachusetts

Massachusetts rad tech pay is high. Boston academic medical centers (MGH, Brigham, BIDMC) drive demand for specialty modality techs.

Top-paying metros in Massachusetts

Massachusetts-area metropolitan areas with the highest radiologic technologist medians.

Massachusetts metros

10 highest-paying metropolitan areas. Source: BLS OEWS metro tables, May 2024.

Rank Metro Median
1 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $92,800

Massachusetts ranks #4 of 50 states

Where Massachusetts sits in the national distribution for radiologic technologist pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank State Median vs. Massachusetts
#3 District of Columbia $91,980 +$2,280
#2 Washington $92,740 +$3,040
#1 California $98,830 +$9,130
#4 Massachusetts (this page) $89,700 —
#6 Alaska $88,180 −$1,520
#7 New York $87,420 −$2,280
#8 Hawaii $85,900 −$3,800
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Education path for Massachusetts

The typical path is a associate degree (most common); arrt certification required in most states, taking about 24 months. Tuition ranges from $6,000 (community college) to $40,000 (private accelerated). On the Massachusetts median of $89,700, payback periods are typically 0.7 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Radiologic Technologist salary in Massachusetts — FAQ

What is the average radiologic technologist salary in Massachusetts?
The median radiologic technologist salary in Massachusetts is $89,700 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $58,670; the top 10% earn $126,300 or more. About 5,531 people work in this role across the state.
How does Massachusetts radiologic technologist pay compare to the national average?
Massachusetts's median of $89,700 is $13,680 above the U.S. national median of $76,020. After adjusting for Massachusetts's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 110.6), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $81,103.
Where does Massachusetts pay radiologic technologists the most?
Top-paying metros in Massachusetts include Boston-Cambridge-Newton at $92,800. These metros consistently pay 10–25% above the state median due to higher concentration of large hospital systems and specialty employers.
Is radiologic technologist a good career in Massachusetts?
On the data: Massachusetts employs roughly 5,531 radiologic technologists, with a median wage of $89,700 and the top decile clearing $126,300. The role is projected to grow +6% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.
What's the hourly rate for radiologic technologists in Massachusetts?
At the Massachusetts median of $89,700 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $43.13/hr. The top 10% earn around $60.72/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $28.21/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Massachusetts-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-2034: Radiologic Technologists and Technicians), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Massachusetts's RPP is 110.6 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.