TX · Grand Prairie · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

Radiologic Technologists in the Grand Prairie area earn a median of $38.14 per hour, about $79,320 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $31.69 and $47.25. That ranks 82nd of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 141st of 306 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Grand Prairie and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Grand Prairie.

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Radiologic Technologist pay in Grand Prairie, 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 4,690 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.81$57,84026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.69$65,92015% below U.S. median
Median$38.14$79,3202% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.25$98,28027% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.06$106,20037% above U.S. median

How Grand Prairie ranks

  • 82nd of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 141st of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Grand Prairie

  • Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.14 median hour buys what $37.00 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 Grand Prairie paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,373
  • Per year: $68,652
  • Per month: $5,721
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Grand Prairie

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$181
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,827
13-week assignment$23,751

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 the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area

CMS lists 87 hospitals in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, 33 of the 52 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
Frisco, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas
Dallas, TX
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center At Irving
Irving, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance
Fort Worth, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F
Fort Worth, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Hospital Mansfield
Mansfield, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton
Denton, TX
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
Flower Mound, TX
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall
Rockwall, TX
Acute careFor-profit5 of 5Yes
The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton
Denton, TX
Acute careOther5 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
Arlington, TX6 mi$38.14/hr403,672
Mansfield, TX10 mi$38.14/hr80,803

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Texas · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide

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 Grand Prairie, TX?

Radiologic Technologists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $38.14 per hour, about $79,320 a year. The middle half earn between $31.69 and $47.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 141st of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 82nd of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Grand Prairie?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Grand Prairie.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie?

The federal per diem benchmark in Grand Prairie is $181 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,827 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place radiologic technologists in Grand Prairie?

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Your Rad Tech pay reportGrand Prairie, 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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