PermanentPosted 2 days ago
CT Technologist
Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
$42.00–$42.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
CT Technologist jobs in Charlotte, NC
CT Technologists in the Charlotte area earn a median of $33.91 per hour, about $70,530 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.07 and $38.90. That ranks 170th of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 186th of 306 once local prices are factored in. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Charlotte. The free report below lists employers near Charlotte and what they pay.
- $33.91median pay per hour, Charlotte
- $30–$39typical range per hour
- 1,990CT Technologists employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay
Open CT Technologist roles in Charlotte
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CT Technologist
Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
$42.00–$42.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
CT Technologist
Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
$33.05–$49.60/ hour
New this week
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CT Technologist
Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
$33.05–$49.60/ hour
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
CT Technologist Weekender - Multi-Modality - Atrium Health Steele Creek PT Nights
Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
$33.05–$49.60/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
CT Technologist III SE
Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC
$38.20–$57.30/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Get my free pay reportCT Technologist pay in Charlotte, NC
The metro median is 5% above the North Carolina statewide median of $32.29 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,990 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.06 | $52,120 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.07 | $62,550 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $33.91 | $70,530 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.90 | $80,910 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.04 | $91,600 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Charlotte ranks
- 170th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 186th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 12 North Carolina 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 Charlotte
- Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $33.91 median hour buys what $34.83 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Charlotte paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,221
- Per year: $61,038
- Per month: $5,086
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Charlotte
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,477 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,201 |
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 Charlotte
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Charlotte, 3 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Atrium Health Pineville Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Atrium Health University City Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center Charlotte, NC | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntersville, NC | 14 mi | $33.91/hr | 67,087 |
| Concord, NC | 17 mi | $33.91/hr | 112,395 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | 70 mi | $35.69/hr | 255,769 |
| High Point, NC | 72 mi | $31.99/hr | 118,601 |
| Columbia, SC | 81 mi | $30.39/hr | 144,788 |
| Greensboro, NC | 83 mi | $31.99/hr | 307,381 |
CT Technologist jobs in North Carolina · CT Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in North Carolina
ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
North Carolina 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 Charlotte, NC?
CT Technologists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $33.91 per hour, about $70,530 a year. The middle half earn between $30.07 and $38.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Charlotte a good place for CT Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 186th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 170th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring CT Technologists in Charlotte?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Charlotte. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Charlotte.
Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Charlotte as a CT Technologist?
ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina 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 Charlotte?
The federal per diem benchmark in Charlotte is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 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
- Advocate HealthCharlotte, NC · 29 postings$42.00/ hr$33–$57
- Sentara HealthcareElizabeth City, NC · 2 postings$48.48/ hr$39–$58
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$84.19/ hr$74–$94
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$65.20/ hr$57–$72
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2What they are offering now
Low$33Median$42.00High$50
31 CT Tech postings with published pay in North Carolina, 31 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 31 CT Tech roles
- CT Technologist PRNPer diem$42.00–$42.00/ hour
- CT TechnologistPermanent$42.00–$42.00/ hour
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