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

A typical Radiologic Technologist in Vermont earns about $45.45 per hour, or $94,540 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $7,878 a month and $1,818 a week, both figures calculated from the annual number. These figures reflect pay across hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers statewide.

That pay runs 18% above the national typical figure of $80,110 a year ($38.52 an hour), and Vermont ranks 10th among the 51 states tracked for this occupation. About 470 Rad Techs work across Vermont, a modest workforce compared with the 230,490 employed nationwide. For a small state, that ranking reflects strong pay relative to the rest of the country.

Entry-level positions in Vermont typically offer around $32.19 an hour, or about $66,960 a year, according to the same May 2025 wage data. Pay tends to climb toward the statewide typical figure of $94,540 within the first few years on the job. Technologists who move into specialized imaging or take on more responsibility often see raises come faster.

Experienced Rad Techs in Vermont often earn upwards of $49.08 an hour, or about $102,080 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $60.21 an hour, or $125,230 a year. That leaves a spread of $58,270 between entry-level and top-tier pay. What separates the two groups is usually years on the job, the type of facility, and which part of the state a tech works in.

Vermont's typical Rad Tech pay climbed from $61,610 in 2019 to $94,540 in 2025, a gain of $32,930 over that stretch, according to the same wage data. Pay rose in most years across that stretch, including a jump from $79,520 in 2023 to $85,450 in 2024 and then to $94,540 in 2025. Those numbers describe a steady upward run over recent years.

Nationally, typical pay for Rad Techs rose 32% over the same span, according to the same government data. Vermont's dollar gain of $32,930 works out to a similarly strong climb, even though the state and national figures aren't measured from the exact same starting point. Pay for someone starting in the field now reflects that upward run, though past growth is never a guarantee of future raises.

Vermont's Rad Tech pay compares closely with its neighbors. Massachusetts pays 10% more than Vermont, at $103,620 a year, and New York pays 4% more, at $98,470 a year. New Hampshire pays 10% less, at $84,910 a year, putting it below Vermont's figure. A Rad Tech license earned in Vermont can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary and should be confirmed with each state's licensing board.

Vermont Rad Techs typically earn $94,540 a year, or $45.45 an hour, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025), up from $61,610 in 2019. That gain reflects real momentum in a field where Vermont already pays above the national figure. Anyone weighing the profession should check Vermont's licensing and registry requirements directly and look at city-level pages for pay figures in nearby markets.