VA · Newport News · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in 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.

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PermanentPosted 13 days ago

CT Technologist

Sentara Healthcare · Newport News, VA

$38.74–$58.21/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR-106594
Top 25% pay
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CT Technologist pay in Newport News, VA

The 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.54$55,20029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.80$64,06018% below U.S. median
Median$37.37$77,730in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$41.39$86,09011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$46.08$95,85023% above U.S. median

How Newport News ranks

  • 110th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 115th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 6 Virginia 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 Newport News

  • Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.37 median hour buys what $38.16 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Newport News paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,345
  • Per year: $67,266
  • Per month: $5,606

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.

Travel assignment per diem in Newport News

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).

Hospitals in Newport News

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.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mary Immaculate Hospital
Newport News, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Newport News, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Hampton, VA13 mi$37.37/hr137,596
Portsmouth, VA18 mi$37.37/hr96,482
Richmond, VA61 mi$38.28/hr233,655
Rocky Mount, NC105 mi$30.09/hr54,541
Greenville, NC113 mi$30.58/hr95,138
Alexandria, VA124 mi$41.51/hr159,102

CT Technologist jobs in Virginia · CT Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Virginia

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.

Virginia state guide

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Common questions

How much do CT Technologists make in Newport News, VA?

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).

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

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.

Who is hiring CT Technologists in Newport News?

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.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Newport News as a CT Technologist?

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.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Newport News?

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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Your CT Tech pay reportNewport News, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 6 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$59
  • Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 14 postings$48.48/ hr$39–$58
  • Carilion ClinicRoanoke, VA · 4 postings$41.90/ hr$34–$50
  • VCU Health SystemRichmond, VA · 4 postings$41.35/ hr$34–$49

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$34Median$48.48High$58

32 CT Tech postings with published pay in Virginia, 26 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 32 CT Tech roles

  1. Part Time Evening CT TechPermanent
    $38.74–$58.21/ hour
    Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA · posted yesterday
  2. CT Technologist IIPermanent
    $38.74–$58.21/ hour
    Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA · posted yesterday

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