VA · Roanoke · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Roanoke, VA

Pay for radiologic technologists in the Roanoke area centers on $37.22 per hour, or about $77,420 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.82 and the upper quarter over $37.73. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Roanoke. That ranks 111th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 79th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Roanoke and what they pay.

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Radiologic Technologist pay in Roanoke, VA

The metro median is 3% below the Virginia statewide median of $38.31 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 370 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Roanoke metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.66).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.00$49,92036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.82$62,03020% below U.S. median
Median$37.22$77,420in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$37.73$78,4801% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.91$103,81034% above U.S. median

How Roanoke ranks

  • 111th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 79th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 5th of 6 Virginia 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 Roanoke

  • Overall prices in Roanoke run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.22 median hour buys what $39.76 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 Roanoke paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,340
  • Per year: $66,996
  • Per month: $5,583

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

Travel assignment per diem in Roanoke

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$119
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,351
13-week assignment$17,563

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 Roanoke

CMS lists 1 hospital in Roanoke, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Carilion Medical Center
Roanoke, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Lynchburg, VA43 mi$38.05/hr80,301
Greensboro, NC82 mi$31.99/hr307,381
Winston-Salem, NC83 mi$35.69/hr255,769
Burlington, NC87 mi$33.11/hr61,365
High Point, NC89 mi$31.99/hr118,601
Harrisonburg, VA100 mi$38.31/hr51,164

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Virginia · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Virginia

ARRT certification in radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Virginia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Roanoke

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Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Roanoke, VA?

Radiologic Technologists in the Roanoke metro area have a median pay of $37.22 per hour, about $77,420 a year. The middle half earn between $29.82 and $37.73 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Roanoke ranks 79th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 111th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Roanoke?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Roanoke. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Roanoke.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Roanoke as a radiologic technologist?

ARRT certification in radiography. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia 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 Roanoke?

The federal per diem benchmark in Roanoke is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 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 reportRoanoke, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • GoHealth Urgent CareDulles South, VA · 4 postings$43.00/ hr$38–$48
  • Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 22 postings$42.59/ hr$34–$59
  • Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 16 postings$37.56/ hr$19–$58
  • VCU Health SystemRichmond, VA · 11 postings$37.25/ hr$31–$49

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$30Median$39.47High$51

66 Rad Tech postings with published pay in Virginia, 45 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 66 Rad Tech roles

  1. Radiologic Technologist - Sign On Bonus $10,000Permanent
    $38.50–$47.50/ hour
    GoHealth Urgent Care · Dulles South, VA · posted today
  2. Radiologic Technologist - Sign On Bonus $10,000Permanent
    $38.50–$47.50/ hour
    GoHealth Urgent Care · Pickett, VA · posted today

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