KS · Olathe · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Olathe, KS

The median radiologic technologist pay in the Olathe area is $36.88 per hour ($76,710 a year), with the typical range running from $31.01 to $39.77. That ranks 122nd of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 73rd of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Olathe. The free report below lists employers near Olathe and what they pay.

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Radiologic Technologist pay in Olathe, KS

The metro median is 12% above the Kansas statewide median of $33.05 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,870 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Kansas City metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.18).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.05$54,18030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.01$64,50017% below U.S. median
Median$36.88$76,7101% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.77$82,7207% above U.S. median
Top 10%$45.97$95,62023% above U.S. median

How Olathe ranks

  • 122nd of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 73rd of 306 after adjusting for local prices

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.

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What your pay buys in Olathe

  • Overall prices in Kansas City run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $36.88 median hour buys what $39.85 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Olathe paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,328
  • Per year: $66,384
  • Per month: $5,532

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

Travel assignment per diem in Olathe

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$135
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

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).

Hospitals in Olathe

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Olathe, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
University Of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital
Olathe, KS
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Cottonwood Springs Llc
Olathe, KS
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Radiologic Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Lenexa, KS6 mi$36.88/hr59,427
Overland Park, KS7 mi$36.88/hr202,893
Lawrence, KS25 mi$31.81/hr97,271
Topeka, KS48 mi$38.02/hr125,467
St. Joseph, MO61 mi$28.96/hr71,098
Manhattan, KS98 mi$31.89/hr54,700

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Kansas · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Kansas

ARRT certification in radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kansas requires for your role with the Kansas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Kansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Olathe, KS?

Radiologic Technologists in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $36.88 per hour, about $76,710 a year. The middle half earn between $31.01 and $39.77 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Olathe a good place for radiologic technologists once cost of living is counted?

Kansas City ranks 73rd of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 122nd of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do radiologic technologists work in Olathe?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Olathe, led by University Of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Kansas license to work in Olathe as a radiologic technologist?

ARRT certification in radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kansas requires for your role with the Kansas 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 Olathe?

The federal per diem benchmark in Olathe is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 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 HealthCAMARILLO, CA · 7 postings$63.98/ hr$40–$79
  • Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSacramento, CA · 3 postings$63.16/ hr$37–$74
  • Rady Children's HospitalSan Diego, CA · 3 postings$59.09/ hr$49–$77
  • Palomar HealthEscondido, CA · 5 postings$53.53/ hr$43–$85

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