Travel Radiology Technician Salary Guide

Whether you just graduated from a radiography program or you’re an experienced radiology technician looking to increase your earnings, it’s essential to understand the factors determining your pay. Education and experience are two top considerations regarding radiology technician salary, but you should also explore how location, employer choice and certification can affect your earning potential.

This guide breaks down the average radiology technician salary in several states and compares salaries for similar allied health roles. You also get tips to increase your compensation as you build a rewarding career.

Average Travel Radiology Technician Salary

$2,188/week

The average salary for a Travel Radiology Technician is $2,188 per week. This is 10% lower than the practicing US average of $2,411.

Last updated on November 20, 2024. Based on 4,084 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Radiology Technician compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$2,188/week

10% lower than the practicing US average.

$2,411/week

United States

Where do Travel Radiology Technicians get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Virginia$2,734$3,640
Vermont$2,566$2,870
Connecticut$2,501$3,045
New York$2,500$4,023
South Dakota$2,484$3,052
Maine$2,474$3,146
Wyoming$2,468$2,570
Montana$2,466$2,711
Idaho$2,417$3,017
Wisconsin$2,411$3,503
Nebraska$2,377$3,164
California$2,366$4,060
New Hampshire$2,344$3,552
North Dakota$2,342$3,106
Utah$2,338$2,743
Washington$2,316$2,950
Massachusetts$2,289$3,227
Arizona$2,274$2,962
Minnesota$2,272$3,032
What cities pay the most for Travel Radiology Technicians?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Walnut Creek, California$4,060$4,060
New Hyde Park, New York$4,023$4,023
Exeter, New Hampshire$3,552$3,552
Santa Cruz, California$3,275$3,300
Worcester, Massachusetts$3,227$3,227
Mount Vernon, New York$3,131$3,131
Utica, New York$3,115$3,115
San Francisco, California$3,030$3,030
Pleasanton, California$3,022$3,204
Santa Monica, California$2,996$2,996
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Radiology Technician jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
FlexStaff$4,023$4,023
Mitchell Martin Healthcare$3,817$3,817
MedSource LLC$3,481$3,808
ND Global Consulting Services$3,311$3,311
Edgemont Healthcare Staffing$3,004$3,004
GQR Healthcare$2,967$3,034
Cure Healthcare Staffing$2,920$2,920
VitalHire$2,848$2,848
Curam Staffing$2,844$2,844
Epic Oncology Staffing$2,801$2,801

Last updated on November 20, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Ways to Increase Your Pay as a Radiology Technician

The more experience you have on the job, the higher your earning potential. However, those wanting to kick their salary up a notch in less time have a few options.

Accept Travel Jobs

In the healthcare industry, travel jobs often pay more than staff positions. You may even receive tax-free housing stipends to help cover the costs of staying in a different location while fulfilling your travel contract if you can claim a permanent tax home. By completing one long contract or several short contracts each year, it’s possible to increase your pay substantially.

As previously noted, Vivian’s salary date during the first week of December 2022 showed an average hourly salary of $35.44 for perm staff radiology technicians in California. For travel radiology technician roles, the average weekly salary jumps to $3,244 per week or about $81.10 per hour in a 40-hour workweek. Travel radiology technicians in Texas earned $2,628 per week, or about $65.70 hourly, compared to an average of $27.71 per hour for staff roles.

Though Florida tends to have lower average salaries than Texas and California, accepting a travel radiology technician job in the Sunshine State can be lucrative. Radiology technician jobs in Florida paid an average of $62, compared to the hourly $26.65 rate for staff technicians.

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