Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (X-ray)
Veterans Health Administration · Boise, ID
Pay for radiologic technologists in the Meridian area centers on $38.10 per hour, or about $79,250 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.16 and the upper quarter over $42.07. That ranks 85th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 106th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Meridian. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Meridian.
The metro median is 2% above the Idaho statewide median of $37.50 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 570 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Boise City metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.41 | $48,690 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.16 | $62,730 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.10 | $79,250 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $42.07 | $87,510 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $46.63 | $96,990 | 25% 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 | $177 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,841 |
| 13-week assignment | $23,933 |
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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Veterans Health Administration · Boise, ID
Veterans Health Administration · Boise, ID
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Veterans Health Administration · Boise, ID
RadNet · Eagle, ID
CMS lists 1 hospital in Meridian. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital Meridian, ID | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nampa, ID | 8 mi | $38.10/hr | 117,350 |
| Boise City, ID | 9 mi | $38.10/hr | 237,963 |
| Twin Falls, ID | 122 mi | $36.67/hr | 55,589 |
| Pocatello, ID | 205 mi | $34.89/hr | 58,231 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | 219 mi | $35.85/hr | 69,523 |
| Kennewick, WA | 224 mi | $39.94/hr | 86,728 |
Radiologic Technologist jobs in Idaho · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide
ARRT certification in radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Idaho requires for your role with the Idaho licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Meridian city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Radiologic Technologists in the Boise City metro area have a median pay of $38.10 per hour, about $79,250 a year. The middle half earn between $30.16 and $42.07 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Boise City ranks 106th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 85th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 1 hospital in Meridian, led by Cottonwood Creek Behavioral Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
ARRT certification in radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Idaho requires for your role with the Idaho 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 Meridian is $177 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,841 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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