ND · Bismarck · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in Bismarck, ND

The median CT Technologist pay in the Bismarck area is $30.21 per hour ($62,840 a year), with the typical range running from $29.87 to $38.38. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Bismarck. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Bismarck. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bismarck.

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CT Technologist

CommonSpirit Health · Bismarck, ND

$29.03–$40.70/ hour
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CT Technologist pay in Bismarck, ND

The metro median is 2% below the North Dakota statewide median of $30.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 120 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Bismarck metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.07$60,47022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.87$62,13020% below U.S. median
Median$30.21$62,84019% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.38$79,8303% above U.S. median
Top 10%$40.85$84,9709% above U.S. median

How Bismarck ranks

  • 276th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 249th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 North Dakota 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 Bismarck

  • Overall prices in Bismarck run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $30.21 median hour buys what $33.19 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Bismarck paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,088
  • Per year: $54,378
  • Per month: $4,532

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

Travel assignment per diem in Bismarck

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).

Hospitals in Bismarck

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi St Alexius Health
Bismarck, ND
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
Bismarck, ND
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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
Fargo, ND186 mi$30.70/hr136,285
Grand Forks, ND188 mi$29.95/hr59,845
Rapid City, SD224 mi$33.57/hr79,894
St. Cloud, MN328 mi$37.15/hr72,145
Maple Grove, MN370 mi$40.09/hr72,739
Plymouth, MN372 mi$40.09/hr78,551

CT Technologist jobs in North Dakota · CT Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in North Dakota

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

North Dakota 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 Bismarck, ND?

CT Technologists in the Bismarck metro area have a median pay of $30.21 per hour, about $62,840 a year. The middle half earn between $29.87 and $38.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Bismarck ranks 249th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 276th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring CT Technologists in Bismarck?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Bismarck. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bismarck.

Do I need a North Dakota license to work in Bismarck as a CT Technologist?

ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Dakota requires for your role with the North Dakota 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 Bismarck?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bismarck 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.

Does Valorem Health place CT Technologists in Bismarck?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$84.19/ hr$74–$94
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$65.20/ hr$57–$72
  • AkuminConcord, NH · 3 postings$61.94/ hr$55–$69
  • Saint Charles Health SystemPrineville, OR · 4 postings$59.42/ hr$48–$72

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2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$47.45High$67

330 CT Tech postings with published pay in the US, 236 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 CT Tech roles

  1. CT TechnologistPermanent
    $33.94–$50.91/ hour
    Essentia Health · Fargo, ND · posted today
  2. CT TechnologistPer diem
    $29.03–$40.70/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Bismarck, ND · posted 7 days ago

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