TX · Harlingen · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Harlingen, TX

Pay for radiologic technologists in the Harlingen area centers on $28.61 per hour, or about $59,500 a year. The lower quarter earns under $16.60 and the upper quarter over $35.35. That ranks 317th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 244th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Harlingen. The free report below lists employers near Harlingen and what they pay.

More open Radiologic Technologist roles in Harlingen

1 more open role from employers in Harlingen. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Radiology Tech

Tenet Healthcare · Harlingen, TX

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  • Imaging/Radiology
  • Req 101596925664
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Radiologic Technologist pay in Harlingen, TX

The metro median is 23% below the Texas statewide median of $36.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 270 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area, 1.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.17).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$16.25$33,80056% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.60$34,53056% below U.S. median
Median$28.61$59,50023% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$35.35$73,5305% below U.S. median
Top 10%$38.23$79,5202% above U.S. median

How Harlingen ranks

  • 317th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 244th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 23rd 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.

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What your pay buys in Harlingen

  • Overall prices in Brownsville-Harlingen run 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 42% below the U.S. average (index 57.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $28.61 median hour buys what $33.28 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Harlingen paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,030
  • Per year: $51,498
  • Per month: $4,292
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Harlingen

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$127
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,407
13-week assignment$18,291

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 Texas

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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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Hospitals in Harlingen

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Harlingen Medical Center
Harlingen, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Llc
Harlingen, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Palms Behavioral Health
Harlingen, TX
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Rio Grande State Center
Harlingen, TX
PsychiatricGovernment 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
Brownsville, TX20 mi$28.61/hr191,967
Edinburg, TX30 mi$28.92/hr108,733
Pharr, TX31 mi$28.92/hr81,142
McAllen, TX34 mi$28.92/hr148,782
Mission, TX39 mi$28.92/hr88,574
Corpus Christi, TX113 mi$33.80/hr317,317

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.

Texas state guide

Other healthcare roles in Harlingen

Harlingen city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Harlingen, TX?

Radiologic Technologists in the Brownsville-Harlingen metro area have a median pay of $28.61 per hour, about $59,500 a year. The middle half earn between $16.60 and $35.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Brownsville-Harlingen ranks 244th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 317th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.

Where do radiologic technologists work in Harlingen?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Harlingen, led by Harlingen Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in Harlingen 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 Harlingen?

The federal per diem benchmark in Harlingen is $127 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Rad Tech pay reportHarlingen, 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

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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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