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

A typical Rad Tech in Washington earns about $49.08 per hour ($102,090 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $8,508 a month and $1,963 a week. These figures reflect typical pay across the state as a whole, before accounting for differences between cities or employers.

That pay level sits 27% above the national figure of $80,110 a year, one of the largest gaps in the country. Washington ranks 5th among all 51 states and the District of Columbia for Rad Tech pay. About 4,130 Rad Techs work across the state, a workforce large enough to support steady comparisons across cities and employers.

Entry-level positions in Washington typically offer around $32.01 an hour, or about $66,570 a year, for Rad Techs just starting out. That range covers technologists with the least experience or those working in lower-paying settings, according to the latest wage data. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $102,090 within the first several years on the job.

Experienced Rad Techs in Washington often earn upwards of $58.44 an hour, or about $121,560 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $63.49 an hour, or $132,060 a year, the highest tier reported in the latest wage data. That leaves a spread of $65,490 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years on the job, and which city a tech works in all tend to separate the two ends of that range.

Washington's typical Rad Tech pay has climbed steadily since 2019, when it stood at $72,660 a year. By 2025, that figure had reached $102,090, a gain of $29,430, or about 40%, according to wage data tracked over that period. The increase was not a single jump; pay rose in each year measured, from $75,950 in 2020 up through $93,920 in 2024 before reaching the 2025 figure.

Nationally, Rad Tech pay rose about 32% over a comparable period, so Washington's 40% increase outpaced the national trend. Pay has clearly moved upward for Rad Techs in the state over the past several years. That does not guarantee future increases, but it shows a track record of rising pay for anyone considering the field now.

Pay runs highest in Seattle, where Rad Techs typically earn $105,200 a year, about 3% above the statewide figure. Bellevue and Tacoma report the same pay level, since they share Seattle's metro area in the wage data. Vancouver follows closely at $104,810 a year, tied with the Portland-area city of Hillsboro across the state line. These figures reflect entire metro areas rather than single cities.

Pay is lowest in Yakima, where Rad Techs typically earn $73,600 a year, the bottom of the range reported across Washington's cities. That's a spread of $31,600 between the highest- and lowest-paying areas in the state. Seattle also has the largest Rad Tech workforce among the cities listed, with 2,130 workers. Higher pay in Seattle tends to track a higher cost of living, and lower pay in Yakima usually reflects lower living costs there.

Washington's pay is nearly identical to Oregon's, where Rad Techs typically earn $102,290 a year, just above Washington's figure. Alaska pays somewhat less, at $98,920 a year, about 3% below Washington. Idaho trails furthest behind at $80,080 a year, 22% below Washington's typical pay. Rad Tech licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, which can widen job options for techs near a state line.

Rad Techs in Washington typically earn $102,090 a year, a figure that has climbed 40% since 2019 and sits well above the national figure. Pay varies by city and experience level, from entry-level positions near $66,570 up to top earners over $132,060. Readers weighing a move to Washington or into the field should check the state licensing or registry page for requirements, and the city-specific pages here for local pay figures before deciding where to work.