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

A typical Radiologic Technologist in Idaho earns about $38.50 per hour ($80,080 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $6,673 a month, or close to $1,540 a week, based on the annual figure. Those numbers represent typical pay for the role across the state, before accounting for city or experience differences. Pay can run higher in some Idaho metro areas and lower in others.

Idaho's typical pay is essentially even with the national figure of $80,110 a year, differing by less than one percent. Among the 50 states and D.C., Idaho ranks 22nd out of 51 for Rad Tech pay. The state employs about 1,490 Rad Techs, compared with 230,490 nationwide, a small slice of the national workforce for this role.

Entry-level Rad Tech positions in Idaho typically offer around $29.11 an hour ($60,540 a year), based on the latest wage data. Some new graduates start slightly higher, closer to $30.99 an hour ($64,460 a year), depending on the employer and credentials. Pay in this range is common in the first year or two on the job. From there, pay typically moves toward the state's typical figure of $80,080 within a few years.

Experienced Rad Techs in Idaho often earn upwards of $46.93 an hour ($97,610 a year), and the top 10% of earners make over $49.80 an hour ($103,580 a year). That puts the gap between entry-level and top-10% pay at $43,040 a year. What separates the two groups is mostly years of experience, the type of facility, and which city the job is in.

Idaho Rad Tech pay has climbed significantly over the past several years. In 2019, the typical Idaho Rad Tech earned $60,100 a year; by 2025, that figure reached $80,080, a gain of $19,980. That increase came steadily, with the biggest single-year jumps in 2023 and 2024 as pay moved from $71,140 to $78,000. Idaho's pay growth reflects a broader rise in wages for the profession nationally.

Nationally, Rad Tech pay rose about 32% over the past decade, and Idaho's dollar gains have kept a similar pace. For someone starting out now, this history shows a role where pay has moved up over time, though nothing about future pay is guaranteed. Idaho's current typical pay of $80,080 places new graduates and career changers in a role that has trended upward for several years running.

Pay runs highest in Idaho Falls, where Rad Techs typically earn $81,910 a year ($39.38 an hour), about 2% above the state figure. Boise City, the state's capital and largest metro area, follows closely at $81,640 a year ($39.25 an hour). Coeur d'Alene rounds out the higher-paying cities at $79,240 a year ($38.09 an hour). These figures reflect the full Idaho Falls, Boise, and Coeur d'Alene metro areas, not just the city centers.

Pay is lowest in Pocatello, where Rad Techs typically earn $63,400 a year ($30.48 an hour), putting the spread between Idaho's highest- and lowest-paying cities at $18,510. Boise City has the largest Rad Tech workforce among Idaho's tracked metro areas, with about 610 employed in the role. Pocatello's lower pay likely tracks its lower cost of living compared with Boise or Idaho Falls.

Idaho's neighbors show a wide range in Rad Tech pay. Oregon pays the most nearby, at $102,290 a year, 28% above Idaho, and Washington follows close behind at $102,090 a year, 27% higher. Utah ($81,000) and Nevada ($82,910) are much closer to Idaho's figure, while Wyoming ($77,860) and Montana ($77,070) pay somewhat less, 3% and 4% below Idaho respectively. Rad Tech licensure earned in one state can often be endorsed or transferred into a neighboring state.

Idaho Rad Techs typically earn $80,080 a year ($38.50 an hour) as of the latest government wage data, up $19,980 over the past decade. Pay varies by city, from Idaho Falls and Boise City at the top to Pocatello at the lower end, and experience plays a large role in where an individual lands. Readers weighing a move to Idaho should check the state licensing board's registry requirements and review city-level pay pages for local figures.