CT Technologist
Sentara Healthcare · Newport News, VA
Pay for CT Technologists in the Newport News area centers on $37.37 per hour, or about $77,730 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.80 and the upper quarter over $41.39. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Newport News. That ranks 110th of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 115th of 306 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Newport News.
Sentara Healthcare · Newport News, VA
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Bon Secours Mercy Health · Newport News, VA
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Get my free pay reportThe metro median is 2% below the Virginia statewide median of $38.31 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,010 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $26.54 | $55,200 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.80 | $64,060 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.37 | $77,730 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $41.39 | $86,090 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.08 | $95,850 | 23% above U.S. median |
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.
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.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal 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).
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Newport News, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Immaculate Hospital Newport News, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside Regional Medical Center Newport News, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton, VA | 13 mi | $37.37/hr | 137,596 |
| Portsmouth, VA | 18 mi | $37.37/hr | 96,482 |
| Richmond, VA | 61 mi | $38.28/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 105 mi | $30.09/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 113 mi | $30.58/hr | 95,138 |
| Alexandria, VA | 124 mi | $41.51/hr | 159,102 |
CT Technologist jobs in Virginia · CT Technologist jobs nationwide
ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Newport News city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
CT Technologists in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $37.37 per hour, about $77,730 a year. The middle half earn between $30.80 and $41.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 115th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 110th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Newport News. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Newport News.
ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
The federal per diem benchmark in Newport News 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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