Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Per Diem Radiology Tech
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$39.00–$39.00/ hour
Radiologic Technologist jobs in Pennington, NJ
The median radiologic technologist pay in the Pennington area is $40.78 per hour ($84,830 a year), with the typical range running from $37.24 to $46.29. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Pennington. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Pennington. The free report below lists employers near Pennington and what they pay.
- $40.78median pay per hour, Trenton
- $37–$46typical range per hour
- 190radiologic technologists employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Radiology Tech
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$30.46–$39.79/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Radiology Tech - FT - Nights - Hopewell - $10,000 sign on bonus
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$30.46–$39.79/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Radiology Tech
Capital Health System · Pennington, NJ
$30.46–$39.79/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRadiologic Technologist pay in Pennington, NJ
The metro median is 1% below the New Jersey statewide median of $41.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 190 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Trenton-Princeton metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.56).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.35 | $65,210 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.24 | $77,460 | in line with U.S. median |
| Median | $40.78 | $84,830 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.29 | $96,280 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.97 | $101,860 | 31% above U.S. median |
How Pennington ranks
- 48th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 83rd 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.
What your pay buys in Pennington
- Overall prices in Trenton-Princeton run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% above the U.S. average (index 135.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.78 median hour buys what $39.52 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Pennington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,468
- Per year: $73,404
- Per month: $6,117
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Trenton-Princeton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Pennington
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $138 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,568 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,384 |
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 Pennington
CMS lists 1 hospital in Pennington, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell Pennington, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Radiologic Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton, NJ | 7 mi | $40.78/hr | 91,193 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | 21 mi | $47.35/hr | 57,487 |
| Plainfield, NJ | 28 mi | $47.35/hr | 56,507 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 28 mi | $37.58/hr | 1,573,916 |
| Perth Amboy, NJ | 30 mi | $47.35/hr | 56,939 |
| Camden, NJ | 32 mi | $37.58/hr | 71,749 |
Radiologic Technologist jobs in New Jersey · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Jersey
ARRT certification in radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New Jersey 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 Pennington, NJ?
Radiologic Technologists in the Trenton-Princeton metro area have a median pay of $40.78 per hour, about $84,830 a year. The middle half earn between $37.24 and $46.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Pennington a good place for radiologic technologists once cost of living is counted?
Trenton-Princeton ranks 83rd of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 48th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Pennington?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Pennington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Pennington.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Pennington as a radiologic technologist?
ARRT certification in radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey 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 Pennington?
The federal per diem benchmark in Pennington is $138 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,568 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Rad Tech pay reportPennington, NJ · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Capital Health SystemPennington, NJ · 4 postings$35.12/ hr$30–$40
- RadNetEdison, NJ · 4 postings$41.50/ hr$38–$45
- Saint Lukes University Health NetworkPhillipsburg, NJ · 3 postings$38.80/ hr$30–$48
- Jefferson HealthNew Jersey · 3 postings$36.87/ hr$30–$47
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$30Median$38.80High$47
18 Rad Tech postings with published pay in New Jersey, 13 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 18 Rad Tech roles
- Radiology TechnologistPermanent$38.00–$45.00/ hour
- Radiology TechnologistPermanent$31.00–$49.60/ hour
+ 16 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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