How Much Does a Rad Tech Make in Eugene, OR in 2026?
Typical pay for Rad Techs in Eugene, from federal wage data (May 2025), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Oregon.
BLS OES May 2025 · Eugene · Springfield metro area
A typical Rad Tech in Eugene, Oregon earns $46.47 per hour, or $96,660 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $8,055 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $66,540, and the top 10% of earners make over $117,410.
That pay is 6% below the Oregon figure of $102,290 and 21% above the national figure of $80,110. Eugene ranks 6th of 6 metro areas in Oregon for Rad Tech pay. About 260 Rad Techs work in the Eugene · Springfield area. Eugene is part of the Eugene · Springfield metro area, and BLS reports pay for the metro as a whole, so Springfield share these figures.
Rad Tech pay in Eugene at a glance
- Typical pay is $46.47 an hour, or $96,660 a year.
- That is 6% below the Oregon figure, ranking 6th of 6 metro areas in the state.
- Entry-level positions typically offer around $66,540; the top 10% make over $117,410.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does a Rad Tech make in Eugene?
Pay in Eugene runs from entry-level positions at around $31.99 an hour to more than $56.45 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Oregon and national figures.
Rad Tech pay by career stage in Eugene
| Career stage | Eugene | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $66,540$31.99 an hour | $70,760$34.02 an hour | $55,980$26.91 an hour |
| First years | $83,090$39.95 an hour | $85,280$41.00 an hour | $64,810$31.16 an hour |
| Typical Rad Tech | $96,660$46.47 an hour | $102,290$49.18 an hour | $80,110$38.52 an hour |
| Experienced | $108,920$52.36 an hour | $111,810$53.75 an hour | $98,750$47.47 an hour |
| Top 10% | $117,410$56.45 an hour | $124,810$60.01 an hour | $118,660$57.05 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · city figures cover the Eugene · Springfield area as BLS defines it
Rad Tech pay growth in Eugene
Typical (median) annual wage for Rad Techs in the Eugene · Springfield area · BLS OES May estimates, 2019 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
In 2019, typical Rad Tech pay in Eugene was $71,080 a year. By 2025 it had reached $96,660.
How Eugene compares with other Oregon cities
Portland pays Rad Techs the most in Oregon at $104,810 a year, $8,150 more than Eugene. The lowest-paying area in the state is Eugene at $96,660.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Eugene | Rad Techs employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland | $104,810 | $50.39 | +8% | 1,520 |
| 2 | Bend | $103,350 | $49.69 | +7% | 150 |
| 3 | Salem | $101,580 | $48.84 | +5% | 240 |
| 4 | Albany | $98,660 | $47.43 | +2% | 50 |
| 5 | Medford | $98,380 | $47.30 | +2% | 180 |
| 6 | Eugene metro incl. Springfield | $96,660 | $46.47 | this city | 260 |
Every metro area in Oregon with Rad Tech wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Oregon typical pay $102,290
Is Eugene a good place to work as a Rad Tech?
Rad Techs in Eugene earn a strong wage by national standards: typical pay is $96,660 a year, 21% above the national figure. For every 1,000 jobs in the Eugene · Springfield area, about 1.6 are Rad Tech positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 1.5. Rad Tech jobs make up about the same share of the job market as they do across the country.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Rad Tech make in Eugene, OR?
- A typical Rad Tech in Eugene earns $96,660 a year, or $46.47 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. Entry-level pay runs about $66,540 and the top 10% earn over $117,410.
- How much does a Rad Tech make an hour in Eugene?
- Typical hourly pay for Rad Techs in Eugene is $46.47. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $31.99, and the top 10% earn over $56.45 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for a Rad Tech in Eugene?
- Entry-level Rad Tech positions in Eugene typically offer around $31.99 an hour, or $66,540 a year.
- Is Rad Tech pay in Eugene higher than in the rest of Oregon?
- Eugene pay is 6% below the Oregon figure of $102,290 a year, ranking 6th of 6 metro areas in the state. Portland pays the most in Oregon at $104,810.