PA · Erie · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Erie, PA

Pay for radiologic technologists in the Erie area centers on $28.12 per hour, or about $58,480 a year. The lower quarter earns under $25.67 and the upper quarter over $33.81. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Erie. That ranks 323rd of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 292nd of 306 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Erie.

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Radiologic Technologist pay in Erie, PA

The metro median is 14% below the Pennsylvania statewide median of $32.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 160 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Erie metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.88$49,67036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$25.67$53,39031% below U.S. median
Median$28.12$58,48025% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$33.81$70,3209% below U.S. median
Top 10%$36.51$75,9402% below U.S. median

How Erie ranks

  • 323rd of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 292nd of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th of 14 Pennsylvania 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 Erie

  • Overall prices in Erie run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 43% below the U.S. average (index 56.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $28.12 median hour buys what $30.92 buys at the national price level, 17% 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 Erie paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,012
  • Per year: $50,616
  • Per month: $4,218

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

Travel assignment per diem in Erie

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 Erie

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Erie, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Saint Vincent Hospital
Erie, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Upmc Hamot
Erie, PA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Lecom Medical Center And Behavioral Health Pav
Erie, PA
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Erie Va Medical Center
Erie, PA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment 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
Youngstown, OH76 mi$34.87/hr59,123
Buffalo, NY82 mi$38.53/hr276,617
Cleveland, OH94 mi$37.53/hr365,379
Parma, OH99 mi$37.53/hr79,350
Cuyahoga Falls, OH100 mi$37.00/hr50,979
Akron, OH104 mi$37.00/hr189,664

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Pennsylvania · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Pennsylvania

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

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

Pennsylvania state guide

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Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Erie, PA?

Radiologic Technologists in the Erie metro area have a median pay of $28.12 per hour, about $58,480 a year. The middle half earn between $25.67 and $33.81 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Erie ranks 292nd of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 323rd of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Erie?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Erie. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Erie.

Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Erie as a radiologic technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Erie 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

  • GoHealth Urgent CareShadyside, PA · 7 postings$30.00/ hr$26–$35
  • CommonSpirit HealthCAMARILLO, CA · 7 postings$63.98/ hr$40–$79
  • Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSacramento, CA · 3 postings$63.16/ hr$37–$74
  • Rady Children's HospitalSan Diego, CA · 3 postings$59.09/ hr$49–$77

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2What they are offering now

Low$26Median$30.00High$34

7 Rad Tech postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 Rad Tech roles

  1. Radiologic TechnologistPermanent
    $26.00–$35.00/ hour
    GoHealth Urgent Care · Erie, PA · posted today
  2. Radiologic TechnologistPermanent
    $26.00–$34.00/ hour
    GoHealth Urgent Care · O'Hara Township, PA · posted 29 days ago

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