TX · Odessa · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in Odessa, TX

The median CT Technologist pay in the Odessa area is $30.91 per hour ($64,280 a year), with the typical range running from $28.34 to $37.92. That ranks 247th of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 255th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Odessa. The free report below lists employers near Odessa and what they pay.

CT Technologist pay in Odessa, TX

The metro median is 16% below the Texas statewide median of $36.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 90 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Odessa metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.77).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.59$34,51056% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.34$58,95024% below U.S. median
Median$30.91$64,28017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.92$78,8702% above U.S. median
Top 10%$46.41$96,53024% above U.S. median

How Odessa ranks

  • 247th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 255th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 16th 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 Odessa

  • Overall prices in Odessa run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% below the U.S. average (index 89.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $30.91 median hour buys what $32.92 buys at the national price level, 12% 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$1,113
  • Per year: $55,638
  • Per month: $4,636
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Odessa

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$128
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,414
13-week assignment$18,382

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).

Open CT Technologist roles in Texas

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

PermanentPosted 9 days ago

CT Technologist

CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX

$32.30–$48.05/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101622704016
View role
PermanentPosted 17 days ago

CT Technologist

RadNet · Pearland, TX

$35.00–$43.00/ hour
  • Houston Medical Imaging Onsite USD $35.0
  • Req 22052
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Hospitals in Odessa

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Odessa, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Medical Center Hospital
Odessa, TX
Acute careGovernment and federal3 of 5Yes
Odessa Regional Medical Center
Odessa, TX
Acute careFor-profit3 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
Midland, TX17 mi$39.22/hr143,687
San Angelo, TX115 mi$30.73/hr100,159
Lubbock, TX119 mi$29.68/hr272,086
Abilene, TX158 mi$29.42/hr130,501
El Paso, TX240 mi$31.81/hr681,723
Las Cruces, NM262 mi$32.18/hr116,998

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 Odessa

Odessa city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CT Technologists make in Odessa, TX?

CT Technologists in the Odessa metro area have a median pay of $30.91 per hour, about $64,280 a year. The middle half earn between $28.34 and $37.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Odessa ranks 255th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 247th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Where do CT Technologists work in Odessa?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Odessa, led by Medical Center Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Odessa is $128 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place CT Technologists in Odessa?

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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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