PA · Harrisburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Harrisburg, PA

Radiologic Technologists in the Harrisburg area earn a median of $32.82 per hour, about $68,270 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.61 and $37.50. That ranks 190th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 245th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Harrisburg. The free report below lists employers near Harrisburg and what they pay.

Radiologic Technologist pay in Harrisburg, PA

The metro median is in line with the Pennsylvania statewide median of $32.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 490 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Harrisburg-Carlisle 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%$27.19$56,56027% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.61$61,59021% below U.S. median
Median$32.82$68,27012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.50$78,000in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$40.04$83,2807% above U.S. median

How Harrisburg ranks

  • 190th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 245th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Harrisburg

  • Overall prices in Harrisburg-Carlisle run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $32.82 median hour buys what $33.27 buys at the national price level, 11% 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$1,182
  • Per year: $59,076
  • Per month: $4,923

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

Travel assignment per diem in Harrisburg

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$124
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,386
13-week assignment$18,018

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).

Open Radiologic Technologist roles in Pennsylvania

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Harrisburg as they open.

PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Radiologic Technologist

GoHealth Urgent Care · O'Hara Township, PA

$26.00–$34.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR110956
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Hospitals in Harrisburg

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals
Harrisburg, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
Harrisburg, PA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
Lancaster, PA35 mi$31.63/hr58,441
Reading, PA51 mi$32.50/hr96,000
Frederick, MD65 mi$41.51/hr89,537
Baltimore, MD69 mi$38.29/hr568,271
Allentown, PA77 mi$36.83/hr127,138
Gaithersburg, MD80 mi$41.51/hr70,686

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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

Other healthcare roles in Harrisburg

Harrisburg city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Harrisburg, PA?

Radiologic Technologists in the Harrisburg-Carlisle metro area have a median pay of $32.82 per hour, about $68,270 a year. The middle half earn between $29.61 and $37.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Harrisburg-Carlisle ranks 245th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 190th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Where do radiologic technologists work in Harrisburg?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Harrisburg, led by Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg?

The federal per diem benchmark in Harrisburg is $124 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,386 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place radiologic technologists in Harrisburg?

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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

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

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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