MI · Kalamazoo · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Kalamazoo, MI

Pay for radiologic technologists in the Kalamazoo area centers on $37.79 per hour, or about $78,600 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.04 and the upper quarter over $40.40. That ranks 96th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 74th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Kalamazoo. The free report below lists employers near Kalamazoo and what they pay.

Radiologic Technologist pay in Kalamazoo, MI

The metro median is 15% above the Michigan statewide median of $32.92 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 200 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Kalamazoo-Portage metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.14).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.13$58,51025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.04$62,48020% below U.S. median
Median$37.79$78,6001% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.40$84,0308% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.83$99,49028% above U.S. median

How Kalamazoo ranks

  • 96th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 74th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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.

What your pay buys in Kalamazoo

  • Overall prices in Kalamazoo-Portage run 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% below the U.S. average (index 81.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.79 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,360
  • Per year: $68,022
  • Per month: $5,668

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

Travel assignment per diem in Kalamazoo

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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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Hospitals in Kalamazoo

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Bronson Methodist Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Borgess Medical Center
Kalamazoo, MI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Kalamazoo Behavioral Health Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Kalamazoo Regional Psychiatric Hospital
Kalamazoo, MI
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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
Battle Creek, MI18 mi$32.92/hr52,205
Kentwood, MI42 mi$31.43/hr54,768
Wyoming, MI43 mi$31.43/hr78,559
Elkhart, IN45 mi$36.36/hr53,690
Grand Rapids, MI48 mi$31.43/hr200,117
Mishawaka, IN51 mi$37.04/hr51,020

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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.

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Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Kalamazoo, MI?

Radiologic Technologists in the Kalamazoo-Portage metro area have a median pay of $37.79 per hour, about $78,600 a year. The middle half earn between $30.04 and $40.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Kalamazoo-Portage ranks 74th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 96th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do radiologic technologists work in Kalamazoo?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Kalamazoo, led by Bronson Methodist Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo?

The federal per diem benchmark in Kalamazoo is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place radiologic technologists in Kalamazoo?

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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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