MA · Worcester · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in Worcester, MA

The median CT Technologist pay in the Worcester area is $42.61 per hour ($88,620 a year), with the typical range running from $38.91 to $52.02. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Worcester. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Worcester. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Worcester.

Open CT Technologist roles in Worcester

PermanentPosted today

CT Technologist - Baylor

UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA

$39.30–$55.90/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R26111233
New this week
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PermanentPosted today

CT Technologist

UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA

$39.30–$55.90/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R26111241
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

CT Technologist - PD

UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA

$35.46–$63.84/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R26111340
New this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago

CT Technologist Per Deim

UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA

$35.46–$63.84/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R26111341
New this week
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago

CT Scan Tech Trainee

UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA

$36.04–$57.66/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R25112309
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More open CT Technologist roles in Worcester

2 more open roles from employers in Worcester. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 13 days ago

CT Tech

Tenet Healthcare · Worcester, MA

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  • Req 97499032256
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Senior CT Tech

Tenet Healthcare · Worcester, MA

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  • Req 88603970144
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CT Technologist pay in Worcester, MA

The metro median is 11% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $48.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 550 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Worcester 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%$31.38$65,27016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$38.91$80,9304% above U.S. median
Median$42.61$88,62014% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.02$108,20039% above U.S. median
Top 10%$59.08$122,89058% above U.S. median

How Worcester ranks

  • 42nd of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 49th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Worcester

  • Overall prices in Worcester run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $42.61 median hour buys what $41.56 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Worcester paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,534
  • Per year: $76,698
  • Per month: $6,392

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

Travel assignment per diem in Worcester

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 Worcester

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Worcester, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus
Worcester, MA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
St Vincent Hospital
Worcester, MA
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Adcare Hospital Of Worcester Inc
Worcester, MA
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo
Hospital For Behavioral Medicine
Worcester, MA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Worcester Recovery Center And Hospital
Worcester, MA
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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
Framingham, MA19 mi$48.94/hr73,361
Waltham, MA30 mi$48.94/hr65,849
Newton, MA31 mi$48.94/hr90,700
Pawtucket, RI35 mi$40.69/hr76,996
Lowell, MA36 mi$48.94/hr120,418
Cambridge, MA36 mi$48.94/hr121,186

CT Technologist jobs in Massachusetts · CT Technologist jobs nationwide

CT Technologist salary in Massachusetts

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.

Massachusetts state guide

Other healthcare roles in Worcester

Worcester city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CT Technologists make in Worcester, MA?

CT Technologists in the Worcester metro area have a median pay of $42.61 per hour, about $88,620 a year. The middle half earn between $38.91 and $52.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Worcester ranks 49th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 42nd of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring CT Technologists in Worcester?

We list 7 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Worcester. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Worcester.

Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Worcester 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 Worcester?

The federal per diem benchmark in Worcester 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.

Does Valorem Health place CT Technologists in Worcester?

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Your CT Tech pay reportWorcester, 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

  1. CT Technologist - BaylorPermanent
    $39.30–$55.90/ hour
    UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA · posted today
  2. CT TechnologistPermanent
    $39.30–$55.90/ hour
    UMass Memorial Health Care · Worcester, MA · posted today

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