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

A typical Rad Tech in Maine earns about $38.50 per hour, or $80,080 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $6,673 a month or $1,540 a week. Those figures represent typical pay across the state, before accounting for city, experience, or setting.

That figure sits almost even with the national typical pay of $80,110, putting Maine just below the nationwide number by a fraction of a percent. Among all states, Maine ranks 23rd out of 51 for Rad Tech pay. About 1,050 Rad Techs work in the state, compared with 230,490 nationwide.

Entry-level positions in Maine typically offer around $29.91 an hour, or about $62,210 a year, for those just starting out. Pay generally moves toward the state's typical figure of $80,080 within the first few years on the job. New Rad Techs often start in general radiography before taking on more specialized imaging work.

Experienced Rad Techs in Maine often earn upwards of $44.43 an hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $49.35 an hour, or $102,640 a year. That leaves a gap of $40,430 between entry-level and top-tier pay. Setting, years on the job, and which city a Rad Tech works in tend to separate the two ends of that range.

Typical pay for Maine Rad Techs rose from $58,080 in 2019 to $80,080 in 2025, a gain of $22,000. That is a 38% increase over six years. The rise wasn't a straight line: pay moved up modestly through 2021, then accelerated from 2023 onward.

Nationally, typical Rad Tech pay rose about 32% over the same period, so Maine's 38% gain outpaced the national trend. Maine's $22,000 increase came alongside a national trend that was already moving pay upward across the profession. For someone starting out now, that history shows pay has moved up steadily in recent years, though nothing about future increases is guaranteed.

Pay runs highest in Lewiston and Auburn, where Rad Techs typically earn $84,510 a year, about 6% above the state figure. Portland and South Portland follow closely, with typical pay of $80,910 a year, close to the state figure overall. These figures reflect each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

Bangor pays the least among the state's listed cities, with typical pay of $77,620 a year, putting the spread between the highest and lowest cities at $6,890. Portland has the largest Rad Tech workforce in the state, with 350 employed there, even though its pay sits below Lewiston and Auburn. Cities with higher pay often carry higher living costs, so the gap in take-home value is usually smaller than the raw dollar figures suggest.

New Hampshire pays Rad Techs more than Maine does, with typical pay of $84,910 a year, about 6% higher than Maine's figure. That makes New Hampshire the stronger option nearby for anyone weighing a move across the border. Radiologic technology licenses are often transferable or eligible for endorsement between neighboring states, so a change in location doesn't always mean starting the credentialing process over.

Rad Techs in Maine typically earn $80,080 a year, up from $58,080 in 2019, a rise that has outpaced the national decade trend. Pay tends to run highest in Lewiston and Auburn and lowest in Bangor, with New Hampshire offering a modest step up just across the border. Readers weighing a move or a new license should check Maine's licensing and registry requirements, and look at city-level pages for local figures before deciding where to work.