TX · Laredo · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Laredo, TX

Radiologic Technologists in the Laredo area earn a median of $31.46 per hour, about $65,430 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.42 and $37.32. That ranks 231st of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 153rd of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Laredo. The free report below lists employers near Laredo and what they pay.

Radiologic Technologist pay in Laredo, TX

The metro median is 15% below the Texas statewide median of $36.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 100 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Laredo metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.63).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$23.59$49,07037% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.42$59,11024% below U.S. median
Median$31.46$65,43016% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.32$77,630in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$39.29$81,7205% above U.S. median

How Laredo ranks

  • 231st of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 153rd of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 14th 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 Laredo

  • Overall prices in Laredo run 13% below the U.S. average (index 87.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 40% below the U.S. average (index 59.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $31.46 median hour buys what $36.18 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,133
  • Per year: $56,628
  • Per month: $4,719
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Laredo

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 Texas

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Laredo as they open.

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 Laredo

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Doctors Hospital Of Laredo
Laredo, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Laredo Medical Center
Laredo, TX
Acute careFor-profit4 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
Mission, TX118 mi$28.92/hr88,574
Edinburg, TX119 mi$28.92/hr108,733
McAllen, TX120 mi$28.92/hr148,782
Pharr, TX125 mi$28.92/hr81,142
Corpus Christi, TX142 mi$33.80/hr317,317
San Antonio, TX144 mi$37.00/hr1,526,656

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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 Laredo, TX?

Radiologic Technologists in the Laredo metro area have a median pay of $31.46 per hour, about $65,430 a year. The middle half earn between $28.42 and $37.32 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Laredo ranks 153rd of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 231st of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% below the U.S. average.

Where do radiologic technologists work in Laredo?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Laredo, led by Doctors Hospital Of Laredo. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Laredo 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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Pay report · Rad Tech near Laredo, TX
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Your Rad Tech pay reportLaredo, 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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