IA · Council Bluffs · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in Council Bluffs, IA

CT Technologists in the Council Bluffs area earn a median of $33.14 per hour, about $68,920 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.01 and $38.00. That ranks 183rd of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 155th of 306 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Council Bluffs. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Council Bluffs.

Open CT Technologist roles in Council Bluffs

PermanentPosted 30 days ago

CT Technologist Wknd

CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA

$29.36–$43.68/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 100667383968
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CT Technologist pay in Council Bluffs, IA

The metro median is 7% above the Iowa statewide median of $30.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 780 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Omaha metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.26$58,78024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.01$62,42020% below U.S. median
Median$33.14$68,92011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.00$79,0402% above U.S. median
Top 10%$44.55$92,66019% above U.S. median

How Council Bluffs ranks

  • 183rd of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 155th of 306 after adjusting for local prices

BLS does not publish a separate figure for CT Technologist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (SOC 29-2034), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Council Bluffs

  • Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $33.14 median hour buys what $36.06 buys at the national price level, 3% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Council Bluffs paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,193
  • Per year: $59,652
  • Per month: $4,971

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Omaha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Council Bluffs

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel CT Technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Council Bluffs

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Council Bluffs, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, IA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Methodist Jennie Edmundson
Council Bluffs, IA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

CT Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bellevue, NE8 mi$33.14/hr64,777
Omaha, NE11 mi$33.14/hr489,265
Lincoln, NE52 mi$31.20/hr300,619
Sioux City, IA91 mi$29.78/hr86,875
West Des Moines, IA110 mi$31.17/hr73,664
St. Joseph, MO116 mi$28.96/hr71,098

CT Technologist jobs in Iowa · CT Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Iowa

ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Iowa requires for your role with the Iowa licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Iowa taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do CT Technologists make in Council Bluffs, IA?

CT Technologists in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $33.14 per hour, about $68,920 a year. The middle half earn between $30.01 and $38.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Council Bluffs a good place for CT Technologists once cost of living is counted?

Omaha ranks 155th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 183rd of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring CT Technologists in Council Bluffs?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Council Bluffs. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Council Bluffs.

Do I need a Iowa license to work in Council Bluffs as a CT Technologist?

ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Iowa requires for your role with the Iowa licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Council Bluffs?

The federal per diem benchmark in Council Bluffs is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$84.19/ hr$74–$94
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$65.20/ hr$57–$72
  • AkuminConcord, NH · 3 postings$61.94/ hr$55–$69
  • Saint Charles Health SystemPrineville, OR · 4 postings$59.42/ hr$48–$72

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2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$47.45High$67

330 CT Tech postings with published pay in the US, 236 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 CT Tech roles

  1. CT Technologist WkndPermanent
    $29.36–$43.68/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Council Bluffs, IA · posted 30 days ago

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