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

A typical Rad Tech in Nebraska earns about $35.03 per hour, which works out to $72,860 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, typical pay comes to roughly $6,072 a month and $1,401 a week. These figures cover the broad middle of the profession across the state, not entry-level or top earners specifically.

Nebraska's typical pay sits 9% below the national figure of $80,110 a year, and the state ranks 41st out of 51 states and D.C. for Rad Tech pay. Lower pay in Nebraska often tracks a lower cost of living compared with higher-paying states. About 1,670 Rad Techs work across Nebraska, compared with 230,490 nationwide, giving a sense of scale for a state-level workforce.

Entry-level Rad Tech positions in Nebraska typically offer around $26.16 an hour, or about $54,410 a year, according to the same May 2025 wage data. Techs with a bit more experience often see pay closer to $30.52 an hour, or $63,480 a year. Within a few years on the job, pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $72,860 a year.

Experienced Rad Techs in Nebraska often earn upwards of $39.74 an hour, or about $82,650 a year, and the top 10% make over $47.26 an hour, or $98,300 a year. The spread between entry-level and top pay comes to $43,890 a year. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a part in where an individual tech lands within that range.

Nebraska's typical Rad Tech pay rose from $54,310 in 2019 to $72,860 in 2025, a gain of $18,550 over that six-year stretch. Pay climbed in each of those years, without a single decline in between. That steady climb reflects the pattern seen across most states over the same period.

Nationally, typical Rad Tech pay rose 32% over the same decade, according to the same wage data. Nebraska's dollar gain moved in the same direction, and pay for someone starting out now sits well above where it stood in 2019. Past growth is not a guarantee of future increases, but the decade's direction has been upward.

Omaha pays the most among Nebraska's tracked cities, with Rad Techs there earning $76,600 a year ($36.83 an hour), about 5% above the state figure. Grand Island follows at $68,860 a year ($33.11 an hour). Both cities sit within reach of the state's typical pay, with Omaha offering the clearest step up.

Lincoln pays the least among the three, at $67,950 a year ($32.67 an hour), putting the spread between the highest and lowest city at $8,650 a year. Omaha also has the largest Rad Tech workforce in the state, with about 830 working there. Figures for each city reflect its full metro area, and cities with higher pay generally carry a higher cost of living.

Nebraska's Rad Tech pay trails most of its neighbors. Colorado pays the most nearby, at $87,760 a year, about 20% above Nebraska, while Wyoming and Kansas also pay more, at $77,860 and $76,070. Iowa and South Dakota pay less, both 10% below Nebraska at $65,930 and $65,240. Missouri sits about even with Nebraska, at $73,080. A Rad Tech license from Nebraska can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary.

Typical Rad Tech pay in Nebraska stands at $72,860 a year as of the latest wage data (May 2025), up $18,550 from 2019. That six-year rise has moved pay meaningfully higher for techs across the state. Anyone weighing a move or a new license should check Nebraska's licensing and registry board for current requirements, and look at city-level pages for Omaha, Lincoln, and Grand Island for more localized figures.