NE · Lincoln · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Lincoln, NE

The median radiologic technologist pay in the Lincoln area is $31.20 per hour ($64,900 a year), with the typical range running from $28.48 to $40.34. That ranks 240th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 219th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lincoln.

Radiologic Technologist pay in Lincoln, NE

The metro median is 5% below the Nebraska statewide median of $32.94 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 230 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Lincoln metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.19$50,32035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.48$59,24024% below U.S. median
Median$31.20$64,90016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.34$83,9108% above U.S. median
Top 10%$41.78$86,90012% above U.S. median

How Lincoln ranks

  • 240th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 219th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Nebraska 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 Lincoln

  • Overall prices in Lincoln run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.20 median hour buys what $34.07 buys at the national price level, 9% 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$1,123
  • Per year: $56,160
  • Per month: $4,680

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

Travel assignment per diem in Lincoln

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 Lincoln

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi Health Nebraska Heart
Lincoln, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5No
Chi Health St. Elizabeth
Lincoln, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Bryan Medical Center
Lincoln, NE
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Lincoln Surgical Hospital
Lincoln, NE
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo
Lincoln Regional Center
Lincoln, NE
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
Bellevue, NE45 mi$33.14/hr64,777
Omaha, NE45 mi$33.14/hr489,265
Council Bluffs, IA52 mi$33.14/hr62,665
Grand Island, NE88 mi$30.78/hr53,250
Manhattan, KS112 mi$31.89/hr54,700
Sioux City, IA117 mi$29.78/hr86,875

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Nebraska · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Nebraska

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

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

Nebraska state guide

Other healthcare roles in Lincoln

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Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Lincoln, NE?

Radiologic Technologists in the Lincoln metro area have a median pay of $31.20 per hour, about $64,900 a year. The middle half earn between $28.48 and $40.34 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Lincoln ranks 219th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 240th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do radiologic technologists work in Lincoln?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Lincoln, led by Chi Health Nebraska Heart. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Lincoln as a radiologic technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Lincoln 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 Lincoln?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthOmaha, NE · 4 postings$30.91/ hr$24–$38
  • Kimball County HospitalKimball, NE · 1 wage offer$30.00/ hr$30–$30
  • Kimball Health ServicesKimball, NE · 1 wage offer$29.71/ hr$30–$30

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$24Median$31.62High$39

5 Rad Tech postings with published pay in Nebraska, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 5 Rad Tech roles

  1. Radiologic Technologist WkndPermanent
    $25.42–$37.82/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE · posted 10 days ago
  2. Clinic Radiologic TechnologistPermanent
    $24.27–$36.10/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Lavista, NE · posted 14 days ago

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