MN · St. Cloud · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in St. Cloud, MN

The median CT Technologist pay in the St. Cloud area is $37.15 per hour ($77,270 a year), with the typical range running from $32.25 to $41.43. That ranks 113th of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 42nd of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud. The free report below lists employers near St. Cloud and what they pay.

CT Technologist pay in St. Cloud, MN

The metro median is 5% below the Minnesota statewide median of $38.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 150 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the St. Cloud metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.47$63,38018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.25$67,08014% below U.S. median
Median$37.15$77,2701% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$41.43$86,17011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$41.85$87,05012% above U.S. median

How St. Cloud ranks

  • 113th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 42nd of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 4 Minnesota 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 St. Cloud

  • Overall prices in St. Cloud run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 65.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.15 median hour buys what $42.39 buys at the national price level, 14% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,337
  • Per year: $66,870
  • Per month: $5,572

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

Travel assignment per diem in St. Cloud

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).

Open CT Technologist roles in Minnesota

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in St. Cloud as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

CT Technologist Baylor

Allina Health · Minnesota

$41.44–$58.24/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R-0074040
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

CT Technologist

Allina Health · Minnesota

$41.44–$58.24/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R-0074373
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

CT Technologist

Allina Health · Minnesota

$41.44–$58.24/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R-0074374
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

CT Technologist

Allina Health · Minnesota

$41.44–$58.24/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R-0075420
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago

CT Technologist

Allina Health · Minnesota

$38.52–$52.80/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R-0075273
New this week
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Hospitals in St. Cloud

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital
Saint Cloud, MN
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
St Cloud Va Medical Center
St. Cloud, MN
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment 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
Maple Grove, MN45 mi$40.09/hr72,739
Coon Rapids, MN48 mi$40.09/hr63,807
Plymouth, MN49 mi$40.09/hr78,551
Brooklyn Park, MN49 mi$40.09/hr82,893
Blaine, MN53 mi$40.09/hr75,172
Minnetonka, MN54 mi$40.09/hr52,651

CT Technologist jobs in Minnesota · CT Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Minnesota

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

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

Minnesota state guide

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Common questions

How much do CT Technologists make in St. Cloud, MN?

CT Technologists in the St. Cloud metro area have a median pay of $37.15 per hour, about $77,270 a year. The middle half earn between $32.25 and $41.43 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is St. Cloud a good place for CT Technologists once cost of living is counted?

St. Cloud ranks 42nd of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 113th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Where do CT Technologists work in St. Cloud?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud, led by Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in St. Cloud as a CT Technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in St. Cloud 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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Pay report · CT Tech near St. Cloud, MN
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Your CT Tech pay reportSt. Cloud, MN · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Fairview Health ServicesMinneapolis, MN · 5 postings$49.28/ hr$32–$63
  • Allina HealthMinnesota · 10 postings$49.20/ hr$39–$60
  • Essentia HealthDetroit Lakes, MN · 6 postings$42.42/ hr$33–$51

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$48.56High$58

21 CT Tech postings with published pay in Minnesota, 17 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 21 CT Tech roles

  1. CT Technologist - Up to $9,000 Sign-On BonusPermanent
    $43.65–$63.04/ hour
    Fairview Health Services · Wyoming, MN · posted today
  2. CT Technologist BaylorPermanent
    $41.44–$58.24/ hour
    Allina Health · Minnesota · posted yesterday

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