MI · Grand Rapids · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

The median radiologic technologist pay in the Grand Rapids area is $31.43 per hour ($65,370 a year), with the typical range running from $29.29 to $37.49. That ranks 234th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 257th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Grand Rapids. The free report below lists employers near Grand Rapids and what they pay.

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3 more open roles from employers in Grand Rapids. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted today

Radiographer

Corewell Health · Grand Rapids, MI

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  • Full time
  • Req R230675
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

Radiologic Technologist

Trinity Health · Grand Rapids, MI

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  • Part time
  • Req 00696560
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Radiologic Technologist pay in Grand Rapids, MI

The metro median is 5% below the Michigan statewide median of $32.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 900 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.11).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.94$53,96031% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.29$60,92022% below U.S. median
Median$31.43$65,37016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.49$77,980in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$39.20$81,5405% above U.S. median

How Grand Rapids ranks

  • 234th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 257th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 7 Michigan 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.

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What your pay buys in Grand Rapids

  • Overall prices in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.43 median hour buys what $32.90 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Grand Rapids paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,131
  • Per year: $56,574
  • Per month: $4,714

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

Travel assignment per diem in Grand Rapids

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$119
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,393
13-week assignment$18,109

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 Michigan

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Hospitals in Grand Rapids

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids, MI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Mercy Health Saint Mary's
Grand Rapids, MI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Forest View Psychiatric Hospital
Grand Rapids, MI
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Grand Rapids, MI
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
Wyoming, MI6 mi$31.43/hr78,559
Kentwood, MI6 mi$31.43/hr54,768
Kalamazoo, MI48 mi$37.79/hr73,290
Battle Creek, MI51 mi$32.92/hr52,205
Lansing, MI58 mi$31.68/hr114,336
Elkhart, IN89 mi$36.36/hr53,690

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Michigan · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Michigan

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

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

Michigan state guide

Other healthcare roles in Grand Rapids

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Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Grand Rapids, MI?

Radiologic Technologists in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood metro area have a median pay of $31.43 per hour, about $65,370 a year. The middle half earn between $29.29 and $37.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood ranks 257th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 234th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do radiologic technologists work in Grand Rapids?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Grand Rapids, led by Spectrum Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Grand Rapids as a radiologic technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Grand Rapids is $119 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,393 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

  • Veterans Health AdministrationIron Mountain, MI · 2 postings$37.12/ hr$20–$53
  • 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. Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (PACS)Permanent
    $85k–$111k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Iron Mountain, MI · posted yesterday
  2. Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistPermanent
    $41k–$73k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Gaylord, MI · posted 10 days ago

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