PermanentPosted 17 days ago
CT Technologist
RadNet · Pearland, TX
$35.00–$43.00/ hour
CT Technologist jobs in Houston, TX
Pay for CT Technologists in the Houston area centers on $37.91 per hour, or about $78,860 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.12 and the upper quarter over $44.71. The CMS hospital directory lists 28 hospitals in Houston. That ranks 92nd of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 110th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Houston and what they pay.
- $37.91median pay per hour, Houston
- $31–$45typical range per hour
- 4,870CT Technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
CT Tech Trainee
RadNet · Houston, TX
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The metro median is 3% above the Texas statewide median of $36.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 4,870 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.39 | $52,810 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.12 | $64,730 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.91 | $78,860 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $44.71 | $93,000 | 20% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.08 | $100,010 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Houston ranks
- 92nd of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 110th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 24 Texas 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 Houston
- Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.91 median hour buys what $38.44 buys at the national price level, 3% above 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 Houston paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,365
- Per year: $68,238
- Per month: $5,686
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Houston
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
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 Houston
CMS lists 28 hospitals in Houston, 10 of the 15 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Va Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor St Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Womans Hospital Of Texas,The Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland, TX | 16 mi | $37.91/hr | 129,620 |
| Pasadena, TX | 17 mi | $37.91/hr | 149,617 |
| Beaumont, TX | 77 mi | $30.00/hr | 112,893 |
| College Station, TX | 77 mi | $30.72/hr | 128,023 |
CT Technologist jobs in Texas · CT Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Texas
ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Houston
Houston city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do CT Technologists make in Houston, TX?
CT Technologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $37.91 per hour, about $78,860 a year. The middle half earn between $31.12 and $44.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Houston a good place for CT Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 110th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 92nd of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring CT Technologists in Houston?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Houston.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Houston as a CT Technologist?
ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas 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 Houston?
The federal per diem benchmark in Houston is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 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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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.
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- CT TechnologistPermanent$32.30–$48.05/ hour
- CT TechnologistPermanent$35.00–$43.00/ hour
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