WA · Lacey · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Lacey, WA

Pay for radiologic technologists in the Lacey area centers on $45.44 per hour, or about $94,520 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.15 and the upper quarter over $50.32. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lacey. That ranks 35th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 30th of 306 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lacey.

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Radiologic Technologist pay in Lacey, WA

The metro median is 1% above the Washington statewide median of $45.16 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 160 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area, 1.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$28.86$60,03023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.15$75,1903% below U.S. median
Median$45.44$94,52022% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.32$104,67035% above U.S. median
Top 10%$61.98$128,92066% above U.S. median

How Lacey ranks

  • 35th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 30th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Lacey

  • Overall prices in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 17% above the U.S. average (index 116.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $45.44 median hour buys what $43.83 buys at the national price level, 17% 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 Lacey paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,636
  • Per year: $81,792
  • Per month: $6,816
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Lacey

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$149
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,603
13-week assignment$20,839

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 Lacey

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lacey. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
South Sound Behavioral Hospital
Lacey, WA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Olympia, WA5 mi$45.44/hr56,271
Lakewood, WA15 mi$47.85/hr62,709
Tacoma, WA21 mi$47.85/hr228,202
Federal Way, WA28 mi$47.85/hr100,252
Auburn, WA33 mi$47.85/hr85,513
Kent, WA36 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 Lacey, WA?

Radiologic Technologists in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater metro area have a median pay of $45.44 per hour, about $94,520 a year. The middle half earn between $36.15 and $50.32 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater ranks 30th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 35th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Lacey?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lacey.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Lacey 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 Lacey?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lacey is $149 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,603 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.

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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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