PermanentPosted 16 days ago
CT Technologist
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$48.00–$57.34/ hour
Top 25% pay
CT Technologist jobs in Salem, MA
The median CT Technologist pay in the Salem area is $48.94 per hour ($101,800 a year), with the typical range running from $38.68 to $56.14. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Salem. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Salem. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Salem.
- $48.94median pay per hour, Boston
- $39–$56typical range per hour
- 3,740CT Technologists employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay
Open CT Technologist roles in Salem
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CT Technologist
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$48.00–$57.34/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
CT Technologist
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$48.00–$54.82/ hour
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CT Technologist
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$47.79–$48.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
CT Technologist
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$47.79–$48.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
CT Technologist
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$47.79–$48.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportCT Technologist pay in Salem, MA
The metro median is 2% above the Massachusetts statewide median of $48.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 3,740 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.86 | $64,190 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.68 | $80,450 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Median | $48.94 | $101,800 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $56.14 | $116,770 | 50% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $62.03 | $129,020 | 66% above U.S. median |
How Salem ranks
- 16th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 22nd of 306 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Massachusetts metro areas
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 Salem
- Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.94 median hour buys what $45.20 buys at the national price level, 21% 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 Salem paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,762
- Per year: $88,092
- Per month: $7,341
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Salem
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $137 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,519 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,747 |
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 Salem
CMS lists 1 hospital in Salem, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Medical Center - Salem, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
CT Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn, MA | 4 mi | $48.94/hr | 103,489 |
| Peabody, MA | 4 mi | $48.94/hr | 55,418 |
CT Technologist jobs in Massachusetts · CT Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Massachusetts
ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Salem
Salem city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do CT Technologists make in Salem, MA?
CT Technologists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $48.94 per hour, about $101,800 a year. The middle half earn between $38.68 and $56.14 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Salem a good place for CT Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 22nd of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 16th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring CT Technologists in Salem?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Salem. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Salem.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Salem as a CT Technologist?
ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts 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 Salem?
The federal per diem benchmark in Salem is $137 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,519 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place CT Technologists in Salem?
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Your CT Tech pay reportSalem, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Boston Medical CenterBrighton, MA · 9 postings$55.47/ hr$43–$67
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 20 postings$50.12/ hr$32–$66
- UMass Memorial Health CareNashoba SEF, MA · 32 postings$46.55/ hr$24–$64
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$47.89High$60
63 CT Tech postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 44 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 63 CT Tech roles
- CT Technologist - BaylorPermanent$39.30–$55.90/ hour
- CT TechnologistPermanent$39.30–$55.90/ hour
+ 61 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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