Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · El Paso, TX
Radiologic Technologists in the Mission area earn a median of $28.92 per hour, about $60,160 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $24.64 and $35.11. That ranks 315th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 232nd of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Mission. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Mission.
The metro median is 22% below the Texas statewide median of $36.93 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 350 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.50 | $36,400 | 53% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.64 | $51,250 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Median | $28.92 | $60,160 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.11 | $73,030 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.70 | $80,500 | 4% above U.S. median |
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.
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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| 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).
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Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · El Paso, TX
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Fort Hood, TX
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CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
Veterans Health Administration · Temple, TX
Veterans Health Administration · San Antonio, TX
CommonSpirit Health · Lake Jackson, TX
CMS lists 1 hospital in Mission, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Regional Medical Center Mission, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen, TX | 5 mi | $28.92/hr | 148,782 |
| Pharr, TX | 9 mi | $28.92/hr | 81,142 |
| Harlingen, TX | 39 mi | $28.61/hr | 72,234 |
| Brownsville, TX | 56 mi | $28.61/hr | 191,967 |
| Laredo, TX | 118 mi | $31.46/hr | 261,260 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 128 mi | $33.80/hr | 317,317 |
Radiologic Technologist jobs in Texas · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide
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.
Mission city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Radiologic Technologists in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area have a median pay of $28.92 per hour, about $60,160 a year. The middle half earn between $24.64 and $35.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission ranks 232nd of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 315th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 1 hospital in Mission, led by Mission Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Mission 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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