TN · Cleveland · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Cleveland, TN

Pay for radiologic technologists in Tennessee centers on $30.74 per hour, or about $63,940 a year. The lower quarter earns under $27.05 and the upper quarter over $36.66. That is 18% below the U.S. median of $37.34 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Cleveland. The free report below lists employers near Cleveland and what they pay.

Radiologic Technologist pay in Cleveland, TN

Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 4,780 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in Tennessee.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.29$48,44038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$27.05$56,26028% below U.S. median
Median$30.74$63,94018% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$36.66$76,2502% below U.S. median
Top 10%$39.82$82,8307% above U.S. median

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 Cleveland

  • Overall prices in Cleveland run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 40% below the U.S. average (index 60.3).

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$1,107
  • Per year: $55,332
  • Per month: $4,611
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Cleveland

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 Tennessee

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

PermanentPosted today

Radiologic Technologist

CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN

$24.88–$37.00/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 102036132256
New this week
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Hospitals in Cleveland

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Affiliate Of Vitruvian Health
Cleveland, TN
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
Chattanooga, TN23 mi$30.31/hr191,496
Knoxville, TN75 mi$30.44/hr198,722
Alpharetta, GA84 mi$38.09/hr67,275
Roswell, GA84 mi$38.09/hr92,227
Marietta, GA87 mi$38.09/hr63,122
Johns Creek, GA88 mi$38.09/hr81,167

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Tennessee · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Tennessee

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

Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Tennessee state guide

Other healthcare roles in Cleveland

Cleveland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Cleveland, TN?

Radiologic Technologists in Tennessee have a median pay of $30.74 per hour, about $63,940 a year. The middle half earn between $27.05 and $36.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do radiologic technologists work in Cleveland?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Cleveland, led by Affiliate Of Vitruvian Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Cleveland as a radiologic technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Cleveland 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.

Does Valorem Health place radiologic technologists in Cleveland?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthCHATTANOOGA, TN · 2 postings$30.94/ hr$25–$37
  • 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$27Median$39.36High$56

598 Rad Tech postings with published pay in the US, 470 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Rad Tech roles

  1. Radiologic TechnologistPermanent
    $24.88–$37.00/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN · posted today
  2. Radiologic TechnologistPer diem
    $24.88–$37.00/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Hixson, TN · posted 30+ days ago

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