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Texas · BLS SOC 29-2034

Radiologic Technologist salary in Texas

Median $72,980 · Top 10% earn $93,640+ · Roughly 18,585 workers in Texas. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Texas median
$72,980
$35.09/hr
Top 10%
$93,640
90th percentile
Bottom 10%
$47,730
Entry-level range
Real pay
$75,315
CoL-adjusted (RPP 96.9)

Texas pays close to the U.S. median for radiologic technologists — $72,980 versus the national median of $76,020. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 18,585 radiologic technologists.

What drives radiologic technologist pay in Texas

Texas rad tech pay tracks national median. MRI and CT specialty credentials add $10–18K to base. Houston, Dallas, and Austin hospital systems pay highest.

Texas ranks #25 of 50 states

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

Rank State Median vs. Texas
#24 Utah $73,740 +$760
#23 Pennsylvania $74,500 +$1,520
#22 Virginia $75,260 +$2,280
#25 Texas (this page) $72,980 —
#27 Michigan $72,220 −$760
#28 Montana $72,220 −$760
#29 North Dakota $72,220 −$760
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Education path for Texas

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 Texas median of $72,980, payback periods are typically 1 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Radiologic Technologist salary in Texas — FAQ

What is the average radiologic technologist salary in Texas?
The median radiologic technologist salary in Texas is $72,980 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $47,730; the top 10% earn $93,640 or more. About 18,585 people work in this role across the state.
How does Texas radiologic technologist pay compare to the national average?
Texas's median of $72,980 is $3,040 below the U.S. national median of $76,020. After adjusting for Texas's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 96.9), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $75,315.
Is radiologic technologist a good career in Texas?
On the data: Texas employs roughly 18,585 radiologic technologists, with a median wage of $72,980 and the top decile clearing $93,640. 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 Texas?
At the Texas median of $72,980 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $35.09/hr. The top 10% earn around $45.02/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $22.95/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Texas-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 Texas's RPP is 96.9 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.