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

A typical Rad Tech in Maryland earns about $41.29 per hour ($85,890 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $7,158 a month, or $1,652 a week, calculated from the annual figure. These figures describe pay for a full range of experience levels and settings across the state.

Maryland's typical Rad Tech pay sits 7% above the national figure of $80,110 a year ($38.52 an hour). That comparison places Maryland 14th out of 51 states and the District of Columbia for Rad Tech pay. About 3,370 Rad Techs work in Maryland, compared with 230,490 nationwide, giving a sense of scale for the state's workforce.

Entry-level positions in Maryland typically offer around $32.76 an hour (about $68,140 a year). Pay in this range reflects Rad Techs who are new to the field or working in lower-paying settings. Within a few years of experience, pay tends to move toward the typical figure of $41.29 an hour.

Rad Techs with more experience in Maryland often earn upwards of the typical pay, with the top 10% of earners making over $106,260 a year ($51.09 an hour). That's a spread of $38,120 between entry-level and top-10% pay. Setting, years of experience, and which city a Rad Tech works in all tend to separate the two groups.

Maryland Rad Tech pay has climbed over the past several years, from $68,600 in 2019 to $85,890 in 2025. That's a gain of $17,290, or about 25%, over that stretch. The increase has been fairly steady, with pay rising most years along the way.

Nationally, Rad Tech pay rose about 32% over the same decade, a faster pace than Maryland's climb. Pay in the state has moved up in real dollars, though there's no guarantee that trend continues at the same rate. For someone starting now, the record shows steady gains rather than a fixed promise.

Pay runs highest in Alexandria, where Rad Techs typically earn $97,390 a year ($46.82 an hour), about 13% above the statewide figure. Columbia, Towson, and Baltimore each post a typical figure of $85,890 a year, matching the statewide number. Lexington Park comes in close behind, at $85,190 a year.

The lowest pay among Maryland-area cities is in Hagerstown, at $77,620 a year ($37.32 an hour), a spread of $19,770 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities. Alexandria also has the largest Rad Tech workforce, with about 3,170 workers. Cities with lower pay tend to have a lower cost of living, which typically offsets some of the difference. Each figure reflects pay across the full metro area around that city, not just the city itself.

Maryland's typical Rad Tech pay compares favorably with most neighboring states but trails the District of Columbia, where pay runs 20% higher at $102,770 a year. Virginia and Pennsylvania pay less, at 6% and 11% below Maryland's figure, and West Virginia trails by 14%. Only Delaware comes close, at 2% below Maryland. Licensure earned in Maryland can often be transferred or endorsed into a nearby state, though requirements vary.

Rad Tech pay in Maryland typically runs $85,890 a year, up from $68,600 in 2019. That rise reflects a decade of steady gains rather than a guarantee of future increases. Anyone considering the field can check Maryland's licensing and registry requirements through the state's radiation control program, and compare local figures using city-level pages for Baltimore, Columbia, and other Maryland metro areas before deciding where to work.