How Much Does a Rad Tech Make in New York in 2026?

A typical Radiologic Technologist in New York earns about $47.34 per hour, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $98,470 per year. Calculated from the annual figure, that pay comes to about $8,206 a month and $1,894 a week.

New York's Rad Tech pay runs 23% above the national figure of $80,110 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. That gap puts New York 8th among all 51 states for this occupation. Roughly 13,450 people work as Rad Techs across the state, compared with 230,490 nationwide.

Entry-level positions in New York typically offer around $32.47 an hour, or about $67,540 a year, for Rad Techs just starting out. That's well below the state's typical pay of $98,470. Pay tends to climb toward that typical figure within the first few years on the job, as new technologists gain experience and add certifications.

Experienced Rad Techs in New York often earn upwards of $53.34 an hour, or about $110,950 a year, once they've built a track record. The top 10% of earners make over $129,310 a year. That's a spread of $61,770 between entry-level and top pay, a gap that tends to reflect years on the job, work setting, and which city a technologist works in.

New York Rad Tech pay has climbed steadily in recent years. Typical pay moved from $70,480 in 2019 to $98,470 in 2025, a gain of $27,990. That amounts to a rise of about 40% over that six-year span.

Nationwide, typical pay for this occupation rose about 32% over the same period. New York's climb of about 40% has outpaced that national trend. Pay has moved up substantially for Rad Techs in New York over the past decade, though past growth is no guarantee of future gains for someone entering the field today.

Pay runs highest in Kingston, where Rad Techs earn a typical $103,480 a year (about $49.75 an hour), roughly 5% above the statewide figure. The New York City metro area follows closely at $102,730 a year, or $49.39 an hour, with Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, and Kiryas Joel all near $95,860. These figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

Pay is lowest in Rochester, where Rad Techs earn a typical $76,390 a year (about $36.73 an hour), a spread of $27,090 between the state's highest- and lowest-paying cities. New York City has by far the largest Rad Tech workforce, with about 12,700 employed there. Cities with higher pay tend to also carry a higher cost of living, which can offset some of that difference.

Among neighboring states, Massachusetts pays the most, with typical Rad Tech pay of $103,620 a year, about 5% above New York's figure. New Jersey ($95,000, 4% lower), Vermont ($94,540, 4% lower), and Connecticut ($91,970, 7% lower) all pay somewhat less than New York. Pennsylvania trails furthest behind at $76,050 a year, 23% lower than New York. Licensure earned in New York can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, simplifying a move across state lines.

Rad Techs in New York typically earn $98,470 a year, pay that has climbed about 40% over the past decade. Anyone considering the field can check New York's licensing and registry requirements for what's needed to practice, and review city-level figures to see how pay compares across Kingston, New York City, Rochester, and other local markets before deciding where to work.