Radiologic Technologist salary
From 12 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-2034: Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Radiologic Technologist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 12 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Radiologic Technologist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-2034, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians). The median base salary is $62,400, 49% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $60,343 and $69,529.
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Percentiles from certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Metro areas with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Radiologic Technologist does
Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.
Typical tasks
- Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
- Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
- Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.
- Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
- Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
- Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
Preparation
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Radiologic Technologists and Technicians), the median annual wage was $80,110 in May 2025, with 230,490 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $62,400, 22% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,899 | $55,980 |
| 25th percentile | $60,343 | $64,810 |
| Median | $62,400 | $80,110 |
| 75th percentile | $69,529 | $98,750 |
| 90th percentile | $90,739 | $118,660 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,899 |
| 25th | $60,343 |
| 50th (median) | $62,400 |
| 75th | $69,529 |
| 90th | $90,739 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Radiologic Technologist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Radiologic Technologist jobs is $62,400 (12 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $60,343 and $69,529.
Do H-1B Radiologic Technologists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($62,400) is 22% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($80,110, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.