PA · Philadelphia · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Pay for CT Technologists in the Philadelphia area centers on $37.58 per hour, or about $78,170 a year. The lower quarter earns under $32.25 and the upper quarter over $43.30. That ranks 102nd of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 148th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia. The free report below lists employers near Philadelphia and what they pay.

More open CT Technologist roles in Philadelphia

2 more open roles from employers in Philadelphia. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

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CT Technologist

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Philadelphia, PA

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CT Technologist pay in Philadelphia, PA

The metro median is 15% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $32.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 4,340 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.01$60,34022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.25$67,08014% below U.S. median
Median$37.58$78,1701% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$43.30$90,06016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.53$98,86027% above U.S. median

How Philadelphia ranks

  • 102nd of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 148th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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.

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What your pay buys in Philadelphia

  • Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.58 median hour buys what $36.64 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Philadelphia paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,353
  • Per year: $67,644
  • Per month: $5,637

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

Travel assignment per diem in Philadelphia

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$184
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,932
13-week assignment$25,116

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 Philadelphia

CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, 5 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Philadelphia Va Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Jefferson Health- Northeast
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Nazareth Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careFor-profit2 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
Camden, NJ5 mi$37.58/hr71,749
Trenton, NJ25 mi$40.78/hr91,193
Wilmington, DE28 mi$37.58/hr73,176
Vineland, NJ38 mi$40.00/hr62,070
Allentown, PA44 mi$36.83/hr127,138
Bethlehem, PA44 mi$36.83/hr79,453

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 Philadelphia, PA?

CT Technologists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $37.58 per hour, about $78,170 a year. The middle half earn between $32.25 and $43.30 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 148th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 102nd of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do CT Technologists work in Philadelphia?

CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, led by Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?

The federal per diem benchmark in Philadelphia is $184 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,932 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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