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

A typical Rad Tech in Kansas earns about $36.57 per hour ($76,070 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $6,339 a month and $1,463 a week, based on the annual figure. These figures represent the middle of the pay scale, with plenty of Rad Techs earning more or less depending on setting and experience.

That pay sits 5% below the national typical figure of $80,110 a year, putting Kansas in 34th place among the 51 states and territories tracked. The gap is modest, and pay in many states tracks local living costs rather than differences in the work itself. About 2,270 Rad Techs work across Kansas, a workforce large enough to support hospitals and imaging centers in cities of many sizes.

Entry-level positions in Kansas typically offer around $24.49 an hour ($50,940 a year) for Rad Techs just starting out. Pay tends to rise as technologists gain experience and add certifications in additional imaging modalities. Within a few years, many reach the typical pay level of $36.57 an hour, or $76,070 a year. Where a new Rad Tech starts often depends on the type of facility and city.

Experienced Rad Techs in Kansas often earn upwards of $39.70 an hour ($82,570 a year), and the top 10% of earners make over $47.27 an hour, or $98,320 a year. That's a spread of $47,380 between entry-level and top pay. Setting matters: technologists in hospitals, specialty imaging, or larger cities tend to earn more than those in smaller clinics. Years of experience and additional certifications also push pay toward the higher end.

Kansas Rad Tech pay has climbed steadily over the past several years, rising from $53,480 in 2019 to $76,070 in 2025. That's a gain of $22,590, or about 42%, in six years. The increase has been consistent year over year, without any sharp drops along the way.

Nationally, Rad Tech pay rose about 32% over the same stretch, so Kansas pay grew faster than the country as a whole. That narrowed some of the gap with national pay, even though Kansas still trails the national figure overall. For someone starting now, the recent trend shows pay has moved upward, though future gains are not guaranteed.

Pay runs highest in Topeka, where Rad Techs earn $82,040 a year ($39.44 an hour), about 8% above the state figure. Manhattan follows closely at $79,750 a year ($38.34 an hour). Both figures cover the full metro area around each city, not just the city limits.

Lawrence pays the least among the four Kansas cities tracked, with Rad Techs there earning $63,020 a year, a spread of $19,020 between the highest and lowest metro figures. Wichita employs the most Rad Techs of any Kansas city, with about 500 working there at $64,830 a year. Higher pay in cities like Topeka often comes with a higher cost of living, which tends to even out the difference in what that paycheck actually covers.

Kansas pay compares differently depending on the neighbor: Colorado Rad Techs earn $87,760 a year, about 15% more than in Kansas, while Oklahoma ($74,160), Missouri ($73,080), and Nebraska ($72,860) all pay somewhat less, each 3% to 4% below the Kansas figure. Kansas sits in the middle of its region rather than at either end. Licensure requirements often allow a Rad Tech credential earned in one state to be endorsed or transferred into a neighboring state, easing a move across the border.

Rad Techs in Kansas typically earn $76,070 a year ($36.57 an hour), a figure that has climbed 42% since 2019 and now trails the national pay by about 5%. Pay varies by city and experience, with Topeka and Manhattan paying the most and entry-level positions starting lower. Anyone considering the field in Kansas can check the state licensing and registry requirements, and compare local figures on the city pages linked here, before making a move.