PermanentPosted 4 days ago
Radiology Technologist
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$31.00–$49.60/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Radiologic Technologist jobs in Union City, NJ
Radiologic Technologists in the Union City area earn a median of $47.35 per hour, about $98,490 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.43 and $50.66. That ranks 25th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 44th of 306 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Union City and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Union City and what they pay.
- $47.35median pay per hour, New York
- $39–$51typical range per hour
- 13,440radiologic technologists employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Radiology Technologist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ
$29.25–$42.32/ hour
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Radiology Technologist
RadNet · Jersey City, NJ
$38.00–$45.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Radiologic Technician
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ
$29.25–$42.32/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring radiologic technologists near Union City
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 2 | $35.78 |
| Centrastate Healthcare System | 1 | $40.30 |
| RadNet | 1 | $41.50 |
Radiologic Technologist pay in Union City, NJ
The metro median is 15% above the New Jersey statewide median of $41.12 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 13,440 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $33.56 | $69,800 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.43 | $82,010 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Median | $47.35 | $98,490 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.66 | $105,370 | 36% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.30 | $125,420 | 61% above U.S. median |
How Union City ranks
- 25th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 44th 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 Union City
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.35 median hour buys what $42.07 buys at the national price level, 13% 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 Union City paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,705
- Per year: $85,230
- Per month: $7,102
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Union City
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $156 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,694 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,022 |
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 the New York-Newark-Jersey City area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, 15 of the 38 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hospital For Special Surgery New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Centrastate Medical Center Freehold, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoboken, NJ | 2 mi | $47.35/hr | 59,149 |
| West New York, NJ | 2 mi | $47.35/hr | 52,975 |
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 Union City, NJ?
Radiologic Technologists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $47.35 per hour, about $98,490 a year. The middle half earn between $39.43 and $50.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Union City a good place for radiologic technologists once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 44th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 25th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Union City?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Union City.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Union City 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 Union City?
The federal per diem benchmark in Union City is $156 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,694 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 reportUnion City, NJ · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- 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
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationPassaic, NJ · 3 postings$35.78/ hr$29–$42
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
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