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

A typical Rad Tech in Nevada earns about $39.86 per hour ($82,910 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $6,909 a month or $1,594 a week, calculated from the annual figure. Those numbers reflect typical pay across hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers statewide.

Nevada's typical pay runs about 3% above the national figure of $80,110 a year, based on the same wage data. That places the state 19th among all 51 states and the District of Columbia for Rad Tech pay. Nevada employs about 1,840 Rad Techs, a workforce large enough to be tracked separately in state wage data.

Entry-level Rad Techs in Nevada typically start around $31.59 an hour ($65,710 a year), according to the same wage data. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $39.86 an hour within the first few years on the job. New graduates in hospital settings often start at the lower end of that range, while those in specialized imaging roles may start higher.

Experienced Rad Techs in Nevada often earn upwards of $49.92 an hour ($103,830 a year), placing them in the top quarter of earners. The top 10% make over $58.51 an hour ($121,700 a year). That's a spread of $55,990 between entry-level and top pay, a gap shaped by years of experience, work setting, and city.

Nevada Rad Tech pay rose from $70,150 a year in 2019 to $82,910 a year in 2025, a gain of $12,760 over that stretch, according to the same wage data. The rise wasn't in a straight line; pay dipped in the middle of the decade before climbing back up through 2024. Even with that dip, the overall trend across the decade points upward.

Nationally, Rad Tech pay rose about 32% over the same decade, a steeper percentage climb than Nevada's dollar gain suggests on its own. Pay has moved up for Rad Techs entering the field now compared with a decade ago, though there's no guarantee that pattern continues at the same pace.

Reno pays Rad Techs the most in Nevada, with typical pay of $94,740 a year ($45.55 an hour), about 14% above the state figure. Carson City follows at $83,970 a year ($40.37 an hour), also above the statewide typical pay. These figures reflect each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas post the lowest typical pay in the state, at $81,170 a year ($39.02 an hour) each. That's a spread of $13,570 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities. Las Vegas also has the largest Rad Tech workforce in Nevada, with about 1,330 employed there. Lower pay in the Las Vegas area often tracks lower living costs compared with Reno.

Nevada's typical Rad Tech pay trails California's by a wide margin; California pays $121,260 a year, about 46% higher than Nevada. Oregon also pays more, at $102,290 a year, 23% above Nevada. Arizona runs closer at $89,200 a year, 8% higher, while Utah ($81,000) and Idaho ($80,080) both pay slightly less than Nevada. Radiologic technologist licensing earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, which can simplify a move across these borders.

Rad Techs in Nevada typically earn $82,910 a year ($39.86 an hour), a figure that has climbed $12,760 since 2019 according to the latest government wage data. Pay varies by city and experience, from entry-level positions near $65,710 to the top 10% earning over $121,700. Readers considering the field can check Nevada's licensing and registry requirements for radiologic technologists, and compare local figures on the Reno and Las Vegas city pages.