VA · Norfolk · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in Norfolk, VA

CT Technologists in the Norfolk area earn a median of $37.37 per hour, about $77,730 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.80 and $41.39. That ranks 110th of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 115th of 306 once local prices are factored in. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Norfolk. The free report below lists employers near Norfolk and what they pay.

Open CT Technologist roles in Norfolk

PermanentPosted yesterday

Part Time Evening CT Tech

Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA

$38.74–$58.21/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req JR-105657
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted yesterday

CT Technologist II

Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA

$38.74–$58.21/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR-93983
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago

FT Days CT Technologist

Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA

$38.74–$58.21/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR-105835
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago

CT Scan Technologist

Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA

$38.74–$58.21/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR-101633
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago

FT Weekend Days CT Tech

Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA

$38.74–$58.21/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR-105952
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago

CT Technologist - Flexi

Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA

$38.74–$58.21/ hour
  • Flexible time
  • Req JR-82766
Top 25% pay
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CT Technologist pay in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk

  • 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk

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 Norfolk

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Norfolk, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Norfolk, VA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Norfolk, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5No
Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughters Inc
Norfolk, VA
Children'sNonprofitNot ratedYes

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
Portsmouth, VA8 mi$37.37/hr96,482
Hampton, VA9 mi$37.37/hr137,596
Richmond, VA80 mi$38.28/hr233,655
Rocky Mount, NC109 mi$30.09/hr54,541
Greenville, NC111 mi$30.58/hr95,138
Alexandria, VA139 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

Other healthcare roles in Norfolk

Norfolk city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CT Technologists make in Norfolk, 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk?

We list 7 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Norfolk. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Norfolk.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Norfolk 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 Norfolk?

The federal per diem benchmark in Norfolk 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.

Does Valorem Health place CT Technologists in Norfolk?

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

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 14 postings$48.48/ hr$39–$58
  • Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 6 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$59
  • 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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