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

A typical Rad Tech in Indiana earns about $37.33 per hour ($77,640 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $6,470 a month and $1,493 a week, calculated from the annual figure. Actual pay depends on the employer, shift, and location within the state.

That figure sits 3% below the national figure of $80,110 a year ($38.52 an hour), which places Indiana 30th among the 50 states and the District of Columbia. About 5,470 Rad Techs work across Indiana, compared with 230,490 nationwide. Lower pay in Indiana generally lines up with a lower cost of living than in many higher-paying states.

Entry-level positions in Indiana typically offer around $24.56 an hour, or about $51,090 a year, for Rad Techs just starting out. Pay tends to rise steadily from there as technologists gain experience and add certifications. Within a few years, many reach the state's typical pay of $37.33 an hour. The climb reflects growing skill and often a move to more demanding imaging settings.

Experienced Rad Techs in Indiana often earn upwards of $40.41 an hour, or roughly $84,060 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $99,580 a year. That leaves a spread of $48,490 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years on the job, and city all play a part in where a technologist lands within that range.

Indiana's typical Rad Tech pay climbed from $58,100 in 2019 to $77,640 in 2025, a gain of $19,540. That amounts to a 34% rise over six years, according to the same wage data. Pay increased every year during that stretch, with the biggest single jump between 2022 and 2023.

Nationwide, typical Rad Tech pay rose 32% over the same decade, so Indiana's gain has kept pace with the broader trend. Someone starting out today enters a field where pay has moved up steadily in recent years. Past growth is not a guarantee of future increases, but the direction has been consistently upward.

Pay runs highest in the Naperville area, part of the Chicago metro that extends into northwest Indiana, where Rad Techs typically earn $82,140 a year ($39.49 an hour), about 6% above the state figure. Kokomo follows at $79,330, and the Indianapolis area, which includes Carmel and Greenwood, pays $79,100. These figures reflect each city's full metro area, not just its downtown core.

Muncie sits at the low end, with Rad Techs typically earning $61,680 a year ($29.65 an hour), a spread of $20,460 between Indiana's highest- and lowest-paying areas. The Naperville-area metro also holds the largest Rad Tech workforce in the state, with 5,650 employed there. Pay in that area tends to come with a higher cost of living, so the gap narrows in practical terms.

Illinois pays Rad Techs 3% more than Indiana, at $79,930 a year, and Ohio runs about 1% higher at $78,320. Michigan comes in 2% lower at $76,420, and Kentucky pays 10% less, at $69,670. Licensure requirements vary by state, but many states offer endorsement or reciprocity that lets a Rad Tech transfer credentials to a neighboring state without starting certification over.

Rad Techs in Indiana typically earn $77,640 a year, up from $58,100 in 2019, a steady climb over the past six years. Pay varies by city and experience, so readers weighing a move or a new role should check the Indiana licensing board's requirements for state registration and compare local figures on individual city pages before deciding where to work.