PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Diagnostic Radiologic Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Temple, TX
$50k–$89k/ year
Radiologic Technologist jobs in Killeen, TX
Radiologic Technologists in the Killeen area earn a median of $36.16 per hour, about $75,210 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.00 and $38.27. That ranks 145th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 81st of 306 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Killeen and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Killeen and what they pay.
- $36.16median pay per hour, Killeen
- $29–$38typical range per hour
- 380radiologic technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 2% below the Texas statewide median of $36.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 380 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Killeen-Temple metro area, 2.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.78).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.38 | $50,710 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.00 | $60,320 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.16 | $75,210 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.27 | $79,600 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.20 | $98,180 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Killeen ranks
- 145th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 81st of 306 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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 Killeen
- Overall prices in Killeen-Temple run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.16 median hour buys what $39.68 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Killeen paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,302
- Per year: $65,088
- Per month: $5,424
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Killeen-Temple metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Killeen
| Item | Federal 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).
Hospitals in Killeen
CMS lists 1 hospital in Killeen, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adventhealth Central Texas Killeen, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Radiologic Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple, TX | 20 mi | $36.16/hr | 96,267 |
| Georgetown, TX | 28 mi | $38.11/hr | 101,344 |
| Leander, TX | 36 mi | $38.11/hr | 87,511 |
| Round Rock, TX | 38 mi | $38.11/hr | 135,359 |
| Cedar Park, TX | 40 mi | $38.11/hr | 78,380 |
| Pflugerville, TX | 44 mi | $38.11/hr | 66,819 |
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 Killeen, TX?
Radiologic Technologists in the Killeen-Temple metro area have a median pay of $36.16 per hour, about $75,210 a year. The middle half earn between $29.00 and $38.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Killeen a good place for radiologic technologists once cost of living is counted?
Killeen-Temple ranks 81st of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 145th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Killeen?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Killeen-Temple area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Killeen.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Killeen 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 Killeen?
The federal per diem benchmark in Killeen 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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Your Rad Tech pay reportKilleen, 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
- Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistPermanent$53k–$65k/ year
- DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST (MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING)Permanent$75k–$98k/ year
+ 8 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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