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CT Technologist jobs in Kansas City, KS

The median CT Technologist pay in the Kansas City area is $36.88 per hour ($76,710 a year), with the typical range running from $31.01 to $39.77. That ranks 122nd of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 73rd of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Kansas City. The free report below lists employers near Kansas City and what they pay.

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CT Technologist - PRN

The University of Kansas Health System · Kansas City, KS

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CT Technologist pay in Kansas City, KS

The metro median is 12% above the Kansas statewide median of $33.05 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,870 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Kansas City metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.05$54,18030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.01$64,50017% below U.S. median
Median$36.88$76,7101% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.77$82,7207% above U.S. median
Top 10%$45.97$95,62023% above U.S. median

How Kansas City ranks

  • 122nd of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 73rd 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.

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What your pay buys in Kansas City

  • Overall prices in Kansas City run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $36.88 median hour buys what $39.85 buys at the national price level, 7% above 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 Kansas City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,328
  • Per year: $66,384
  • Per month: $5,532

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

Travel assignment per diem in Kansas City

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$135
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

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. 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 Kansas City

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
University Of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, KS
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Providence Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
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
Shawnee, KS8 mi$36.88/hr69,724
Kansas City, MO10 mi$36.88/hr516,032
Lawrence, KS30 mi$31.81/hr97,271
St. Joseph, MO44 mi$28.96/hr71,098
Topeka, KS52 mi$38.02/hr125,467
Manhattan, KS100 mi$31.89/hr54,700

CT Technologist jobs in Kansas · CT Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Kansas

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

Kansas 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 Kansas City, KS?

CT Technologists in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $36.88 per hour, about $76,710 a year. The middle half earn between $31.01 and $39.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Kansas City a good place for CT Technologists once cost of living is counted?

Kansas City ranks 73rd of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 122nd of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do CT Technologists work in Kansas City?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kansas City, led by University Of Kansas Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Kansas license to work in Kansas City as a CT Technologist?

ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kansas requires for your role with the Kansas 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 Kansas City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Kansas City is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 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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Low$33Median$47.45High$67

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