TX · McAllen · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in McAllen, TX

The median CT Technologist pay in the McAllen area is $28.92 per hour ($60,160 a year), with the typical range running from $24.64 to $35.11. That ranks 315th of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 232nd of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in McAllen. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near McAllen.

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CT Technologist pay in McAllen, TX

The metro median is 22% below the Texas statewide median of $36.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 350 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission 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%$17.50$36,40053% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$24.64$51,25034% below U.S. median
Median$28.92$60,16023% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$35.11$73,0306% below U.S. median
Top 10%$38.70$80,5004% above U.S. median

How McAllen ranks

  • 315th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 232nd of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 22nd 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.

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What your pay buys in McAllen

  • Overall prices in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 55.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $28.92 median hour buys what $33.67 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 McAllen paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,041
  • Per year: $52,056
  • Per month: $4,338
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in McAllen

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).

Open CT Technologist roles in Texas

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

PermanentPosted 9 days ago

CT Technologist

CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX

$32.30–$48.05/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 101622704016
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Hospitals in McAllen

CMS lists 1 hospital in McAllen, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Rio Grande Regional Hospital
Mcallen, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 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
Mission, TX5 mi$28.92/hr88,574
Pharr, TX5 mi$28.92/hr81,142
Harlingen, TX34 mi$28.61/hr72,234
Brownsville, TX52 mi$28.61/hr191,967
Laredo, TX120 mi$31.46/hr261,260
Corpus Christi, TX125 mi$33.80/hr317,317

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.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in McAllen

McAllen city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CT Technologists make in McAllen, TX?

CT Technologists in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area have a median pay of $28.92 per hour, about $60,160 a year. The middle half earn between $24.64 and $35.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

McAllen-Edinburg-Mission ranks 232nd of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 315th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Where do CT Technologists work in McAllen?

CMS lists 1 hospital in McAllen, led by Rio Grande Regional Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in McAllen 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 McAllen?

The federal per diem benchmark in McAllen 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.

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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
    $32.30–$48.05/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX · posted 9 days ago
  2. CT TechnologistPermanent
    $35.00–$43.00/ hour
    RadNet · Pearland, TX · posted 17 days ago

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