ME · Portland · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Portland, ME

Radiologic Technologists in the Portland area earn a median of $37.42 per hour, about $77,830 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.07 and $42.43. That ranks 106th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 146th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Portland. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Portland.

Radiologic Technologist pay in Portland, ME

The metro median is in line with the Maine statewide median of $37.38 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 400 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Portland-South Portland metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.97).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.36$58,99024% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.07$64,63017% below U.S. median
Median$37.42$77,830in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$42.43$88,25014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.08$100,01029% above U.S. median

How Portland ranks

  • 106th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 146th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Maine metro areas

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 Portland

  • Overall prices in Portland-South Portland run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.42 median hour buys what $36.74 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,347
  • Per year: $67,356
  • Per month: $5,613

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

Travel assignment per diem in Portland

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$152
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,624
13-week assignment$21,112

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).

Open Radiologic Technologist roles in Maine

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Portland as they open.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Radiology Tech II

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Bridgton, ME

$33.00–$41.26/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 285248
New this week
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Radiology Tech I

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lewiston, ME

$32.00–$40.01/ hour
  • PART_TIME
  • Req 283271
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Hospitals in Portland

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mainehealth Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Portland, ME
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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
Haverhill, MA74 mi$48.94/hr68,291
Manchester, NH78 mi$39.84/hr116,386
Lawrence, MA81 mi$48.94/hr89,332
Peabody, MA86 mi$48.94/hr55,418
Lynn, MA89 mi$48.94/hr103,489
Lowell, MA89 mi$48.94/hr120,418

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Maine · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Maine

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

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

Maine state guide

Other healthcare roles in Portland

Portland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Portland, ME?

Radiologic Technologists in the Portland-South Portland metro area have a median pay of $37.42 per hour, about $77,830 a year. The middle half earn between $31.07 and $42.43 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Portland-South Portland ranks 146th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 106th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do radiologic technologists work in Portland?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Portland, led by Mainehealth Maine Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Maine license to work in Portland as a radiologic technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Portland is $152 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,624 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place radiologic technologists in Portland?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationBRIDGTON, ME · 2 postings$36.56/ hr$32–$41
  • 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

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2What they are offering now

Low$27Median$39.36High$56

598 Rad Tech postings with published pay in the US, 470 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Rad Tech roles

  1. Radiology Tech IIPermanent
    $33.00–$41.26/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Bridgton, ME · posted 2 days ago
  2. Radiology Tech IPermanent
    $32.00–$40.01/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lewiston, ME · posted 16 days ago

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