WA · Burien · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Burien, WA

Pay for radiologic technologists in the Burien area centers on $47.85 per hour, or about $99,530 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.46 and the upper quarter over $57.22. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Burien. That ranks 21st of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 37th of 306 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Burien.

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Roles in other cities of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area.

PermanentPosted today

Radiologic Technologist

CommonSpirit Health · Tacoma, WA

$35.25–$58.69/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 102035832080
New this week
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Radiology Technologist

Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA

$45.83–$74.17/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R263476
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring radiologic technologists near Burien

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
MultiCare18$49.47
CommonSpirit Health2$60.01
Seattle Children's1$60

Radiologic Technologist pay in Burien, WA

The metro median is 6% above the Washington statewide median of $45.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 2,080 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.17$75,2303% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.46$84,1608% above U.S. median
Median$47.85$99,53028% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$57.22$119,02053% above U.S. median
Top 10%$62.22$129,42067% above U.S. median

How Burien ranks

  • 21st of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 37th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 7 Washington 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 Burien

  • Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.85 median hour buys what $43.06 buys at the national price level, 15% 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 Burien paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,723
  • Per year: $86,130
  • Per month: $7,178
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Burien

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$208
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,100
13-week assignment$27,300

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 Burien

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Highline Medical Center
Burien, WA
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Renton, WA7 mi$47.85/hr105,543
Kent, WA9 mi$47.85/hr136,588

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Washington · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Washington

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

Washington 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.

Washington state guide

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Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Burien, WA?

Radiologic Technologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $47.85 per hour, about $99,530 a year. The middle half earn between $40.46 and $57.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 37th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 21st of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Burien?

We list 21 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Burien.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Burien as a radiologic technologist?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Burien is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 4 postings$48.91/ hr$35–$88
  • MultiCareSpokane, WA · 36 postings$46.86/ hr$31–$78
  • Public Hospital District No. 3 Of Pacific CountyIlwaco, WA · 1 wage offer$44.61/ hr$45–$45

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$35Median$46.95High$62

44 Rad Tech postings with published pay in Washington, 25 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 44 Rad Tech roles

  1. Radiologic TechnologistPermanent
    $35.25–$58.69/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Tacoma, WA · posted today
  2. Radiologic/CT Technologist - (Full Time/Weekdays) - Deaconess HospitalPermanent
    $40.50–$62.74/ hour
    MultiCare · Spokane, WA · posted yesterday

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