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

A typical Rad Tech in Florida earns about $36.90 per hour ($76,750 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $6,396 a month, or $1,476 a week, calculated from the annual figure. Pay in Florida varies by city and years of experience, with a wide range between entry-level and top earners.

Nationally, Rad Techs earn a typical $80,110 a year, so Florida's figure runs 4% below the national number. Florida ranks 32nd out of 51 states and territories on pay for this role. The state employs 16,470 Rad Techs, a large workforce for scale. Lower pay in Florida often tracks a lower cost of living than higher-paying states.

Entry-level positions in Florida typically offer around $24.71 an hour ($51,390 a year), according to the same May 2025 data. Many new Rad Techs move up from there, with pay commonly reaching about $29.85 an hour ($62,080 a year) within the first few years on the job. That climb reflects added certifications, shift experience, and comfort with a wider range of imaging equipment.

Experienced Rad Techs in Florida often earn upwards of $39.74 an hour ($82,650 a year), and the top 10% make over $47.61 an hour, or $99,020 a year. That leaves a spread of $47,630 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, city, and years on the job tend to separate the two ends, with imaging centers and specialty hospitals in higher-paying metro areas often landing at the top.

Florida's typical Rad Tech pay rose from $56,680 in 2019 to $76,750 in 2025, a gain of $20,070, or about 35%, according to government wage data. Pay increased in every year measured, including a jump from $64,610 in 2023 to $71,190 in 2024. The rise reflects several years of steady increases rather than one large jump.

Nationally, Rad Tech pay rose 32% over the same stretch, a slightly smaller climb than Florida saw. Pay for Rad Techs entering the field now starts from a higher point than it did in 2019. That trend describes what has already happened; it is not a promise of continued increases at the same pace.

Pay runs highest in the Sarasota area, where Rad Techs typically earn $81,480 a year ($39.18 an hour), about 6% above the statewide figure. These figures reflect each metro area as a whole, not just the named city, so nearby Bradenton and North Port share the same number. Port St. Lucie follows close behind at $80,270 a year.

Ocala pays the least among Florida's metro areas, with typical pay of $55,980 a year ($26.91 an hour), a spread of $25,500 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities in the state. Miami holds the largest Rad Tech workforce, with 4,630 employed at a typical $78,890 a year ($37.93 an hour). Lower pay in cities like Ocala usually lines up with a lower cost of living than in Sarasota or South Florida.

Florida's neighbors show a mixed picture. Georgia pays Rad Techs a typical $74,550 a year, about 3% below Florida's figure, while Alabama trails further behind at $60,700 a year, 21% below Florida. A Rad Tech license earned in Florida can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary and should be confirmed with that state's licensing board.

Florida's Rad Techs typically earn $76,750 a year, or $36.90 an hour, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That figure has risen 35% since 2019, tracking gains seen nationwide. Readers weighing this career in Florida can check the state's licensing and registry requirements through the Florida Department of Health, and compare local figures on individual city pages before choosing where to work.