TN · Murfreesboro · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Murfreesboro, TN

The median radiologic technologist pay in the Murfreesboro area is $35.44 per hour ($73,700 a year), with the typical range running from $29.15 to $38.59. That ranks 157th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 145th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Murfreesboro. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Murfreesboro.

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

PermanentPosted 17 days ago

Radiology Technologist

Ascension Health · Murfreesboro, TN

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  • Part time
  • Req 1311187
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Radiologic Technologist pay in Murfreesboro, TN

The metro median is 15% above the Tennessee statewide median of $30.74 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,520 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 1.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.06$52,12033% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.15$60,63022% below U.S. median
Median$35.44$73,7005% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.59$80,2703% above U.S. median
Top 10%$45.00$93,60021% above U.S. median

How Murfreesboro ranks

  • 157th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 145th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 9 Tennessee 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 Murfreesboro

  • Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $35.44 median hour buys what $36.79 buys at the national price level, 1% 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 Murfreesboro paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,276
  • Per year: $63,792
  • Per month: $5,316
  • Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Murfreesboro

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

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PermanentPosted today

Radiologic Technologist

CommonSpirit Health · Chattanooga, TN

$24.88–$37.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 102036132256
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Hospitals in Murfreesboro

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Murfreesboro, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital
Murfreesboro, TN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Trustpoint Hospital
Murfreesboro, TN
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo
Va Middle Tennessee Healthcare System - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, TN
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
Smyrna, TN10 mi$35.44/hr60,302
Lebanon, TN24 mi$35.44/hr51,501
Clarksville, TN71 mi$30.25/hr185,690
Bowling Green, KY78 mi$29.44/hr79,076
Huntsville, AL81 mi$29.15/hr230,402
Madison, AL81 mi$29.15/hr64,029

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 Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Murfreesboro, TN?

Radiologic Technologists in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $35.44 per hour, about $73,700 a year. The middle half earn between $29.15 and $38.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 145th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 157th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Where do radiologic technologists work in Murfreesboro?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Murfreesboro, led by Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro?

The federal per diem benchmark in Murfreesboro 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

  • 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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