Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Veterans Health Administration · Birmingham, AL
Pay for radiologic technologists in the Huntsville area centers on $29.15 per hour, or about $60,630 a year. The lower quarter earns under $23.15 and the upper quarter over $32.23. That ranks 308th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 291st of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Huntsville. The free report below lists employers near Huntsville and what they pay.
The metro median is 7% above the Alabama statewide median of $27.30 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 450 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Huntsville metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.20).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $13.68 | $28,450 | 63% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $23.15 | $48,150 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.15 | $60,630 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $32.23 | $67,040 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.76 | $80,620 | 4% above U.S. median |
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.
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| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $139 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,491 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,383 |
Travel radiologic technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. 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).
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CMS lists 3 hospitals in Huntsville, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestwood Medical Center Huntsville, AL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Huntsville Hospital Huntsville, AL | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Unity Psychiatric Care - Huntsville Huntsville, AL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, AL | 5 mi | $29.15/hr | 64,029 |
| Decatur, AL | 20 mi | $24.23/hr | 57,974 |
| Spring Hill, TN | 74 mi | $35.44/hr | 59,398 |
| Birmingham, AL | 81 mi | $29.96/hr | 196,357 |
| Murfreesboro, TN | 81 mi | $35.44/hr | 168,387 |
| Franklin, TN | 85 mi | $35.44/hr | 89,142 |
Radiologic Technologist jobs in Alabama · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide
ARRT certification in radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Huntsville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Radiologic Technologists in the Huntsville metro area have a median pay of $29.15 per hour, about $60,630 a year. The middle half earn between $23.15 and $32.23 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Huntsville ranks 291st of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 308th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Huntsville, led by Crestwood Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
ARRT certification in radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama 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 Huntsville is $139 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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