PA · Lancaster · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in Lancaster, PA

CT Technologists in the Lancaster area earn a median of $31.63 per hour, about $65,800 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.48 and $37.60. That ranks 226th of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 279th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Lancaster. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lancaster.

CT Technologist pay in Lancaster, PA

The metro median is 3% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $32.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 330 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Lancaster metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.11$54,31030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.48$59,24024% below U.S. median
Median$31.63$65,80015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.60$78,2101% above U.S. median
Top 10%$45.60$94,85022% above U.S. median

How Lancaster ranks

  • 226th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 279th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 9th of 14 Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster

  • Overall prices in Lancaster run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.63 median hour buys what $32.19 buys at the national price level, 14% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,139
  • Per year: $56,934
  • Per month: $4,744

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

Travel assignment per diem in Lancaster

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$123
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,379
13-week assignment$17,927

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 Lancaster

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Lancaster, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, PA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
Lancaster, PA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital
Lancaster, PA
PsychiatricNonprofitNot 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
Reading, PA29 mi$32.50/hr96,000
Harrisburg, PA35 mi$32.82/hr50,649
Wilmington, DE46 mi$37.58/hr73,176
Baltimore, MD54 mi$38.29/hr568,271
Allentown, PA58 mi$36.83/hr127,138
Philadelphia, PA62 mi$37.58/hr1,573,916

CT Technologist jobs in Pennsylvania · CT Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Pennsylvania

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

Pennsylvania 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 Lancaster, PA?

CT Technologists in the Lancaster metro area have a median pay of $31.63 per hour, about $65,800 a year. The middle half earn between $28.48 and $37.60 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Lancaster ranks 279th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 226th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Where do CT Technologists work in Lancaster?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Lancaster, led by Lancaster General Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Lancaster as a CT Technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Lancaster is $123 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,379 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

  • 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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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.

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