How Much Does a Rad Tech Make in Colorado in 2026?

A typical Rad Tech in Colorado earns about $42.19 per hour ($87,760 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $7,313 a month and about $1,688 a week. Those figures describe the typical worker in the state, before accounting for experience or location within Colorado.

Colorado's typical pay sits about 10% above the national figure of $80,110 a year, ranking the state 13th among all 51 states for Rad Tech pay. Roughly 3,960 Rad Techs work in Colorado, compared with 230,490 nationwide. Higher pay in Colorado often tracks the state's higher cost of living relative to many other states.

Entry-level positions in Colorado typically offer around $30.42 an hour ($63,270 a year), according to the latest government wage data. Rad Techs with a few years of experience often earn closer to $36.57 an hour ($76,060 a year) as they build experience and add certifications. Pay generally moves toward the state's typical figure of $42.19 an hour within the first several years on the job.

Experienced Rad Techs in Colorado often earn upwards of $49.89 an hour ($103,780 a year), and the top 10% make over $53.72 an hour ($111,730 a year). That leaves a spread of $48,460 between entry-level and top-tier pay. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a part in where an individual Rad Tech lands within that range.

Colorado's typical Rad Tech pay rose from $65,520 in 2019 to $87,760 in 2025, a gain of $22,240 over that span. That increase has come steadily, with typical pay climbing in most years along the way. The gains reflect broader wage trends across the healthcare field, not any single year's jump.

Nationally, Rad Tech pay rose about 32% over the same decade, a comparable pace of growth. Pay for Rad Techs in Colorado has moved up consistently in recent years, though past growth doesn't guarantee future increases. Someone starting out now enters a field where typical pay has trended higher over time, both in Colorado and nationwide.

Pay runs highest in the Denver metro area, where Rad Techs typically earn $98,000 a year ($47.12 an hour), about 12% above the statewide figure. Aurora and Centennial post the same figures, reflecting the shared Denver metro labor market. Boulder and Colorado Springs follow, with typical pay of $88,330 and $86,470 a year.

Grand Junction pays the least among Colorado's metro areas tracked, with typical pay of $78,690 a year ($37.83 an hour), a spread of $19,310 between the highest- and lowest-paying areas. Denver also has the largest Rad Tech workforce in the state, with about 1,980 employed there. Higher pay in Denver and its suburbs generally lines up with a higher cost of living than in smaller Colorado cities.

Among neighboring states, Colorado's typical Rad Tech pay is fairly close to Arizona's $89,200 a year (about 2% higher), but well above Wyoming ($77,860), Kansas ($76,070), Oklahoma ($74,160), and Nebraska ($72,860), each 11% to 17% lower than Colorado. Utah and New Mexico also pay somewhat less, at $81,000 and $79,940. Rad Tech licensure and registry credentials can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, which can ease a move across state lines.

Rad Techs in Colorado typically earn $87,760 a year ($42.19 an hour), up $22,240 since 2019 and running about 10% above the national figure. For details on becoming licensed or registered in Colorado, check the state licensing board's requirements. For a closer look at pay in a specific area, from Denver to Grand Junction, see the city-level figures above.