PA · Philadelphia · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Radiologic Technologists in the Philadelphia area earn a median of $37.58 per hour, about $78,170 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $32.25 and $43.30. That ranks 102nd of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 148th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Philadelphia.

More open Radiologic Technologist roles in Philadelphia

9 more open roles from employers in Philadelphia. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Radiographer - Part Time

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

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  • Part time
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Radiologic Technologist

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

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  • Full time
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Per diemPosted 20 days ago

Radiographer - Per Diem

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · Philadelphia, PA

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Radiologic Technologist pay in Philadelphia, PA

The metro median is 15% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $32.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 4,340 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.01$60,34022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.25$67,08014% below U.S. median
Median$37.58$78,1701% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$43.30$90,06016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.53$98,86027% above U.S. median

How Philadelphia ranks

  • 102nd of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 148th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st 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.

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What your pay buys in Philadelphia

  • Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.58 median hour buys what $36.64 buys at the national price level, 2% 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 Philadelphia paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,353
  • Per year: $67,644
  • Per month: $5,637

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

Travel assignment per diem in Philadelphia

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$184
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,932
13-week assignment$25,116

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

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PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Radiologic Technologist

GoHealth Urgent Care · O'Hara Township, PA

$26.00–$34.00/ hour
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Hospitals in Philadelphia

CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, 5 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Philadelphia Va Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Jefferson Health- Northeast
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Nazareth Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Roxborough Memorial Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
Acute careFor-profit2 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
Camden, NJ5 mi$37.58/hr71,749
Trenton, NJ25 mi$40.78/hr91,193
Wilmington, DE28 mi$37.58/hr73,176
Vineland, NJ38 mi$40.00/hr62,070
Allentown, PA44 mi$36.83/hr127,138
Bethlehem, PA44 mi$36.83/hr79,453

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

Other healthcare roles in Philadelphia

Philadelphia city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Philadelphia, PA?

Radiologic Technologists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $37.58 per hour, about $78,170 a year. The middle half earn between $32.25 and $43.30 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 148th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 102nd of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do radiologic technologists work in Philadelphia?

CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, led by Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Philadelphia is $184 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,932 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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