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

A typical Rad Tech in Georgia earns about $35.84 per hour ($74,550 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $6,212 a month and $1,434 a week, based on the annual figure. These numbers cover technologists working in hospitals, imaging centers, and outpatient clinics across the state. Georgia is home to 7,540 Rad Techs, a workforce large enough to span every major metro area and many smaller cities.

That figure sits 7% below the national typical pay of $80,110 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. Georgia ranks 36th out of 51 states and the District of Columbia for Rad Tech pay. Nationally, 230,490 Rad Techs work in this field, meaning Georgia's 7,540 technologists make up a modest share of that total. Lower pay in Georgia generally lines up with a lower cost of living compared with higher-paying states.

Entry-level positions in Georgia's imaging field typically offer around $23.91 an hour, or about $49,730 a year. New Rad Techs often start in this range while building hands-on experience and clinical hours. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $74,550 within the first several years on the job. Gaining certifications in specialized imaging, such as MRI or CT, can speed that climb.

Experienced Rad Techs in Georgia often earn upwards of $85,300 a year, or about $41.01 an hour, after several years in the field. The top 10% of earners make over $102,840 a year, or roughly $49.44 an hour, typically in specialized or supervisory roles. That's a spread of $53,110 between entry-level and top pay. The gap usually comes down to years of experience, the type of facility, and which Georgia city someone works in.

Georgia Rad Tech pay has risen from $58,180 in 2019 to $74,550 in 2025, a gain of $16,370. That's a 28% increase over six years, with steady year-over-year gains rather than a single jump. The largest single-year increase came between 2024 and 2025, when typical pay rose from $67,270 to $74,550.

Nationally, typical Rad Tech pay rose 32% over the same stretch, a bit faster than Georgia's climb. Georgia's pay gains still outpaced general inflation, putting more real buying power in technologists' pockets each year. Someone starting in the field now enters at a higher baseline than techs did even a few years ago, though future gains aren't guaranteed.

Pay runs highest in the Atlanta metro area, where Rad Techs earn $80,710 a year, or $38.80 an hour, 8% above the state figure. These figures reflect each city's full metro area, so Sandy Springs and Roswell, part of the same metro, share that same number. Athens follows at $75,360 a year, and Albany pays $74,910 a year, both close to the statewide typical pay.

Valdosta pays the least among Georgia's tracked cities, at $59,440 a year, creating a $21,270 spread between the highest- and lowest-paying areas. Atlanta also has the largest Rad Tech workforce in the state, with 3,990 technologists. Higher pay in Atlanta and similar metro areas usually comes with a higher cost of living, so the difference in take-home value is often smaller than the raw numbers suggest.

Among neighboring states, Florida pays the most nearby, at $76,750 a year, 3% above Georgia. North Carolina is nearly even, at $74,450. South Carolina pays $69,600, 7% below Georgia; Tennessee pays $64,630, 13% below; and Alabama pays the least, at $60,700, 19% below. Rad Tech licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, widening job options near state lines.

Rad Techs in Georgia typically earn $74,550 a year as of May 2025, up from $58,180 in 2019. That upward trend has held steady across the state's hospitals and imaging centers. Readers weighing this career should check Georgia's licensing and registry requirements through the state radiologic technology board, and compare local figures for specific cities like Atlanta, Savannah, or Augusta before deciding where to work.