VA · Portsmouth · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in Portsmouth, VA

The median CT Technologist pay in the Portsmouth area is $37.37 per hour ($77,730 a year), with the typical range running from $30.80 to $41.39. 12 open roles with published pay are listed for Portsmouth and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Portsmouth. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Portsmouth.

Open CT Technologist roles near Portsmouth

Roles in other cities of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area.

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 6 days ago

CT Technologist II

Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA

$38.74–$58.21/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR-107510
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 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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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

CT Technologist

Sentara Healthcare · Suffolk, VA

$38.74–$58.21/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR-104829
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

Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA

$38.74–$58.21/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR-106497
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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PermanentPosted 20 days ago

CT Technologist (Flexi)

Sentara Healthcare · Suffolk, VA

$38.74–$58.21/ hour
  • Flexible time
  • Req JR-97656
Top 25% pay
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More open CT Technologist roles in Portsmouth

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CT Technologist pay in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth

  • 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth

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 Portsmouth

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Portsmouth, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
Portsmouth, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Nmc Portsmouth
Portsmouth, VA
Acute Care - Department of DefenseGovernment and federalNot 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
Norfolk, VA8 mi$37.37/hr231,105
Chesapeake, VA13 mi$37.37/hr254,997
Richmond, VA77 mi$38.28/hr233,655
Rocky Mount, NC101 mi$30.09/hr54,541
Greenville, NC104 mi$30.58/hr95,138
Wake Forest, NC135 mi$31.85/hr56,764

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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

We list 12 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Portsmouth.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Portsmouth 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 reportPortsmouth, 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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