TX · Baytown · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Baytown, TX

Pay for radiologic technologists in the Baytown area centers on $37.91 per hour, or about $78,860 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.12 and the upper quarter over $44.71. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Baytown. That ranks 92nd of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 110th of 306 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Baytown.

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PermanentPosted 17 days ago

Radiology Tech

CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX

$28.10–$41.80/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req 97199755056
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Radiologic Technologist pay in Baytown, TX

The metro median is 3% above the Texas statewide median of $36.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 4,870 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.39$52,81032% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.12$64,73017% below U.S. median
Median$37.91$78,8602% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$44.71$93,00020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.08$100,01029% above U.S. median

How Baytown ranks

  • 92nd of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 110th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 24 Texas 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 Baytown

  • Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.91 median hour buys what $38.44 buys at the national price level, 3% above 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 Baytown paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,365
  • Per year: $68,238
  • Per month: $5,686
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Baytown

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$128
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,456
13-week assignment$18,928

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).

Hospitals in Baytown

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Baytown, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Baytown Medical Center Lp
Baytown, TX
Acute careFor-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
Pasadena, TX13 mi$37.91/hr149,617
League City, TX21 mi$37.91/hr118,456
Beaumont, TX54 mi$30.00/hr112,893
Port Arthur, TX65 mi$30.00/hr55,799

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Radiologic Technologist salary in Texas

License and tax basics in Texas

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

Texas 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.

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Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Baytown, TX?

Radiologic Technologists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $37.91 per hour, about $78,860 a year. The middle half earn between $31.12 and $44.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 110th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 92nd of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Baytown?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Baytown.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Baytown as a radiologic technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Baytown is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place radiologic technologists in Baytown?

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Your Rad Tech pay reportBaytown, TX · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationSan Antonio, TX · 5 postings$40.16/ hr$24–$60
  • Military Treatment Facilities under DHAEl Paso, TX · 2 postings$34.96/ hr$25–$47
  • CommonSpirit HealthHouston, TX · 3 postings$34.95/ hr$28–$42

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$25Median$34.95High$48

10 Rad Tech postings with published pay in Texas, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 10 Rad Tech roles

  1. Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistPermanent
    $53k–$65k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · El Paso, TX · posted today
  2. DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING)Permanent
    $75k–$98k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX · posted 7 days ago

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