NC · Kannapolis · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Kannapolis, NC

The median radiologic technologist pay in the Kannapolis area is $33.91 per hour ($70,530 a year), with the typical range running from $30.07 to $38.90. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Kannapolis. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Kannapolis metro area. The free report below lists employers near Kannapolis and what they pay.

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Radiologic Technologist pay in Kannapolis, NC

The metro median is 5% above the North Carolina statewide median of $32.29 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,990 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.02).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.06$52,12033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.07$62,55019% below U.S. median
Median$33.91$70,5309% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.90$80,9104% above U.S. median
Top 10%$44.04$91,60018% above U.S. median

How Kannapolis ranks

  • 170th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 186th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Kannapolis

  • Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $33.91 median hour buys what $34.83 buys at the national price level, 7% 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.

Estimate your Kannapolis paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,221
  • Per year: $61,038
  • Per month: $5,086

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

Travel assignment per diem in Kannapolis

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).

Hospitals in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area

CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area, 10 of the 16 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Novant Health Matthews Medical Center
Matthews, NC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center
Charlotte, NC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Atrium Health Union
Monroe, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast
Concord, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health
Charlotte, NC
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Caromont Regional Medical Center
Gastonia, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
Huntersville, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
Salisbury, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Va Medical Center (Salsbury)
Salisbury, NC
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes

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
Concord, NC6 mi$33.91/hr112,395
Mooresville, NC13 mi$33.91/hr52,884
Winston-Salem, NC48 mi$35.69/hr255,769
High Point, NC51 mi$31.99/hr118,601
Greensboro, NC62 mi$31.99/hr307,381
Burlington, NC77 mi$33.11/hr61,365

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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.

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Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Kannapolis, NC?

Radiologic Technologists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $33.91 per hour, about $70,530 a year. The middle half earn between $30.07 and $38.90 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 186th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 170th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Kannapolis?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Kannapolis. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kannapolis.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Kannapolis 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 Kannapolis?

The federal per diem benchmark in Kannapolis 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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