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

A typical Rad Tech in Connecticut earns about $44.22 per hour ($91,970 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $7,664 a month, or about $1,769 a week, calculated from the annual figure. Full-time schedules and per-diem shifts both factor into how technologists reach that weekly figure.

Connecticut's typical pay sits 15% above the national figure of $80,110 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. That gap places Connecticut 11th among all states and Washington, D.C., for Rad Tech pay. The state employs about 3,230 Rad Techs, compared with 230,490 nationwide, giving a sense of scale relative to the national workforce total.

Entry-level positions in Connecticut typically offer around $32.73 an hour, or about $68,070 a year, according to the May 2025 data. That range reflects Rad Techs early in their careers, often in their first few years on the job. Pay typically moves toward the state's typical figure of $91,970 a year within a handful of years of experience.

Experienced Rad Techs in Connecticut often earn upwards of $49.87 an hour ($103,720 a year), with the top 10% making over $59.02 an hour, or $122,760 a year. That leaves a spread of $54,690 between entry-level and top-tier pay. Setting, years on the job, and which city a technologist works in all factor into where someone lands within that range.

Connecticut's typical Rad Tech pay rose from $66,360 in 2019 to $91,970 in 2025, a gain of $25,610 over that span. That's an increase of about 38.6%, according to government wage data going back to 2019. The rise reflects several years of steady increases rather than a single jump.

Nationally, typical Rad Tech pay rose 32% over the past decade, a comparable pace to Connecticut's climb since 2019. For someone starting out now, that history shows pay has moved upward over time, though no specific future increase is guaranteed. Wage levels can still shift with local hiring conditions and broader healthcare trends.

Pay runs highest in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury area, where Rad Techs typically earn $99,950 a year ($48.05 an hour), about 9% above the state figure. New Haven follows closely at $96,450 a year, and the Norwich-New London-Willimantic area comes in at $95,060. These figures reflect each city's full metro area, not just the city itself.

At the lower end, the Shelton-Waterbury area pays $86,550 a year ($41.61 an hour), a spread of $13,400 between the highest- and lowest-paying areas in the state. West Hartford has the largest Rad Tech workforce at 1,130 jobs, with typical pay of $90,270 a year. Areas with higher pay tend to carry a higher cost of living, which helps explain part of the difference.

Connecticut's typical Rad Tech pay of $91,970 a year trails Massachusetts, where technologists typically earn $103,620 a year, about 13% more. New York runs slightly higher too, at $98,470 a year. Rhode Island pays less, at $85,330 a year, about 7% below Connecticut. Rad Tech licensure earned in one state can often be endorsed into a neighboring state, which can simplify a move across these borders.

Rad Techs in Connecticut typically earn $91,970 a year as of May 2025, up from $66,360 in 2019, a rise of $25,610. Pay varies by city and experience level, so readers weighing a move or a new position should check the state's licensing and registry requirements, plus city-specific pay pages, for the most current local figures before making a decision.