NC · Jacksonville · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Jacksonville, NC

Radiologic Technologists in the Jacksonville area earn a median of $29.69 per hour, about $61,750 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $27.05 and $33.63. That ranks 297th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 278th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Jacksonville. The free report below lists employers near Jacksonville and what they pay.

Radiologic Technologist pay in Jacksonville, NC

The metro median is 8% below the North Carolina statewide median of $32.29 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 60 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Jacksonville metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.98$45,72041% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.05$56,26028% below U.S. median
Median$29.69$61,75020% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$33.63$69,95010% below U.S. median
Top 10%$36.80$76,5401% below U.S. median

How Jacksonville ranks

  • 297th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 278th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 12th of 12 North Carolina 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 Jacksonville

  • Overall prices in Jacksonville run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 72.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.69 median hour buys what $32.24 buys at the national price level, 14% 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$1,069
  • Per year: $53,442
  • Per month: $4,454

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

Travel assignment per diem in Jacksonville

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).

Open Radiologic Technologist roles in North Carolina

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Hospitals in Jacksonville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jacksonville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Onslow Memorial Hospital
Jacksonville, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal1 of 5Yes
Brynn Marr Hosp
Jacksonville, NC
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
Wilmington, NC46 mi$31.21/hr125,284
Greenville, NC60 mi$30.58/hr95,138
Rocky Mount, NC89 mi$30.09/hr54,541
Fayetteville, NC93 mi$34.92/hr209,496
Raleigh, NC104 mi$31.85/hr499,825
Wake Forest, NC106 mi$31.85/hr56,764

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License and tax basics in North Carolina

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

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

North Carolina state guide

Other healthcare roles in Jacksonville

Jacksonville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Jacksonville, NC?

Radiologic Technologists in the Jacksonville metro area have a median pay of $29.69 per hour, about $61,750 a year. The middle half earn between $27.05 and $33.63 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Jacksonville ranks 278th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 297th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do radiologic technologists work in Jacksonville?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Jacksonville, led by Onslow Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Jacksonville as a radiologic technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Jacksonville 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.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Advocate HealthCharlotte, NC · 42 postings$34.50/ hr$22–$50
  • ECU HealthKitty Hawk, NC · 2 postings$30.34/ hr$25–$36
  • CommonSpirit HealthCAMARILLO, CA · 7 postings$63.98/ hr$40–$79
  • Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSacramento, CA · 3 postings$63.16/ hr$37–$74

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your North Carolina list

2What they are offering now

Low$29Median$34.50High$43

46 Rad Tech postings with published pay in North Carolina, 46 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 46 Rad Tech roles

  1. Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Computed Tomography (CT).Permanent
    $83k–$108k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Durham, NC · posted today
  2. Radiologic Technologist (UC)Permanent
    $24.69–$35.99/ hour
    ECU Health · Kitty Hawk, NC · posted today

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