NC · Raleigh · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in Raleigh, NC

The median CT Technologist pay in the Raleigh area is $31.85 per hour ($66,250 a year), with the typical range running from $29.28 to $40.14. That ranks 217th of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 269th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Raleigh. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Raleigh.

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CT Technologist pay in Raleigh, NC

The metro median is 1% below the North Carolina statewide median of $32.29 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 860 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Raleigh-Cary metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.74$51,46034% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.28$60,90022% below U.S. median
Median$31.85$66,25015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.14$83,4907% above U.S. median
Top 10%$40.18$83,5708% above U.S. median

How Raleigh ranks

  • 217th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 269th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th 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.

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What your pay buys in Raleigh

  • Overall prices in Raleigh-Cary run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.85 median hour buys what $32.45 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Raleigh paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,147
  • Per year: $57,330
  • Per month: $4,778

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

Travel assignment per diem in Raleigh

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$131
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,435
13-week assignment$18,655

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).

Open CT Technologist roles in North Carolina

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

Per diemPosted today

CT Technologist PRN

Advocate Health · Waxhaw, NC

$42.00–$42.00/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R281071
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
PermanentPosted yesterday

CT Technologist

Advocate Health · North Carolina

$42.00–$42.00/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R279979
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
PermanentPosted yesterday

CT Technologist

Advocate Health · North Carolina

$42.00–$42.00/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R280859
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
PermanentPosted yesterday

CT Technologist

Advocate Health · North Carolina

$42.00–$42.00/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R280860
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
PermanentPosted yesterday

CT Technologist

Advocate Health · North Carolina

$42.00–$42.00/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R280867
Top 25% payNew this week
View role
PermanentPosted yesterday

CT Technologist

Advocate Health · North Carolina

$42.00–$42.00/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R280876
Top 25% payNew this week
View role

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Hospitals in Raleigh

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Rex Hospital
Raleigh, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Wakemed, Raleigh Campus
Raleigh, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Holly Hill Mental Health Services
Raleigh, NC
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Triangle Springs
Raleigh, NC
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
Cary, NC11 mi$31.85/hr182,659
Wake Forest, NC12 mi$31.85/hr56,764
Durham, NC18 mi$32.29/hr301,870
Chapel Hill, NC23 mi$32.29/hr64,028
Rocky Mount, NC48 mi$30.09/hr54,541
Burlington, NC49 mi$33.11/hr61,365

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.

North Carolina state guide

Other healthcare roles in Raleigh

Raleigh city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CT Technologists make in Raleigh, NC?

CT Technologists in the Raleigh-Cary metro area have a median pay of $31.85 per hour, about $66,250 a year. The middle half earn between $29.28 and $40.14 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Raleigh-Cary ranks 269th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 217th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do CT Technologists work in Raleigh?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Raleigh, led by Rex Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

The federal per diem benchmark in Raleigh is $131 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,435 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place CT Technologists in Raleigh?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Sentara HealthcareElizabeth City, NC · 2 postings$48.48/ hr$39–$58
  • Advocate HealthCharlotte, NC · 29 postings$42.00/ hr$33–$57
  • 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

  1. CT Technologist PRNPer diem
    $42.00–$42.00/ hour
    Advocate Health · Waxhaw, NC · posted today
  2. CT TechnologistPermanent
    $42.00–$42.00/ hour
    Advocate Health · North Carolina · posted yesterday

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