WA · Yakima · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in Yakima, WA

Pay for CT Technologists in the Yakima area centers on $30.34 per hour, or about $63,110 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.40 and the upper quarter over $37.82. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Yakima. That ranks 272nd of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 284th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Yakima and what they pay.

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CT Technologist pay in Yakima, WA

The metro median is 33% below the Washington statewide median of $45.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 100 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Yakima metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.09$54,27030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.40$61,15021% below U.S. median
Median$30.34$63,11019% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.82$78,6701% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.95$101,82031% above U.S. median

How Yakima ranks

  • 272nd of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 284th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 7 Washington 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 Yakima

  • Overall prices in Yakima run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $30.34 median hour buys what $31.75 buys at the national price level, 15% 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.

Estimate your Yakima paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,092
  • Per year: $54,612
  • Per month: $4,551
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Yakima

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 Yakima

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Yakima Valley Memorial
Yakima, WA
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5No

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
Richland, WA63 mi$39.94/hr64,372
Kennewick, WA71 mi$39.94/hr86,728
Pasco, WA72 mi$39.94/hr81,724
Auburn, WA93 mi$47.85/hr85,513
Kent, WA96 mi$47.85/hr136,588
Federal Way, WA98 mi$47.85/hr100,252

CT Technologist jobs in Washington · CT Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Washington

ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Washington 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.

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Common questions

How much do CT Technologists make in Yakima, WA?

CT Technologists in the Yakima metro area have a median pay of $30.34 per hour, about $63,110 a year. The middle half earn between $29.40 and $37.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Yakima ranks 284th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 272nd of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring CT Technologists in Yakima?

We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Yakima. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Yakima.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Yakima as a CT Technologist?

ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington 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 Yakima?

The federal per diem benchmark in Yakima 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 3 postings$57.45/ hr$39–$79
  • MultiCareSpokane, WA · 37 postings$53.59/ hr$38–$82
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$84.19/ hr$74–$94
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$65.20/ hr$57–$72

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2What they are offering now

Low$40Median$53.59High$71

41 CT Tech postings with published pay in Washington, 16 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 41 CT Tech roles

  1. CT Technologist (Night Shift) - Deaconess HospitalPermanent
    $40.50–$62.74/ hour
    MultiCare · Spokane, WA · posted 3 days ago
  2. CT Technologist (Evening Shift) - Yakima MemorialPermanent
    $43.95–$63.23/ hour
    MultiCare · Yakima, WA · posted 7 days ago

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