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

A typical Rad Tech in Wisconsin earns about $38.05 per hour ($79,140 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $6,595 a month and $1,522 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. Pay varies by city, employer, and experience level across the state.

Wisconsin's typical pay sits about 1% below the national figure of $80,110 a year. That places the state 26th out of 51, according to the same May 2025 data. About 5,010 Rad Techs work in Wisconsin, a workforce size worth noting for scale.

Entry-level positions in Wisconsin typically offer around $29.75 an hour ($61,870 a year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Pay typically moves toward the state's typical figure of $79,140 within the first several years on the job. Newer Rad Techs in hospitals or larger clinics often see that climb happen faster than those starting in smaller practices.

Experienced Rad Techs in Wisconsin often earn upwards of $88,210 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $99,420 ($47.80 an hour). That gap works out to a $37,550 spread between entry-level and top pay. Work setting, years of experience, and the city where someone works all factor into where a given Rad Tech falls within that range.

Wisconsin's typical Rad Tech pay climbed from $59,890 in 2019 to $79,140 in 2025, according to the latest government wage data. That's a gain of $19,250, or about 32%, over that stretch. The rise wasn't a straight line: pay held nearly flat between 2020 and 2021 before picking up through 2023 and 2024.

Nationally, Rad Tech pay rose about 32% over the same period, putting Wisconsin's increase in line with the country as a whole. Pay has moved up steadily for Rad Techs in Wisconsin over the past several years. That trend reflects past performance only, and it doesn't guarantee future increases for anyone entering the field now.

Pay runs highest in the St. Paul metro area, which extends into western Wisconsin, where Rad Techs earn $86,510 a year, about 9% above the state figure. Madison follows at $80,920 a year, with Milwaukee close behind at $80,180. Both cities sit above the statewide figure of $79,140.

Wausau posts the lowest figure among Wisconsin cities at $75,340 a year ($36.22 an hour), a difference of $11,170 from the top of the range. The St. Paul metro area also holds the largest Rad Tech workforce among the cities listed, with 2,710 workers. These figures cover full metro areas rather than city limits alone, and higher pay in places like St. Paul tends to track a higher cost of living.

Minnesota pays Rad Techs the most among Wisconsin's neighbors, with a typical figure of $83,400 a year, about 5% above Wisconsin's rate. Illinois runs close behind at $79,930, roughly even with Wisconsin. Iowa pays noticeably less, at $65,930 a year, about 17% below Wisconsin's figure. Rad Tech licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary.

A typical Rad Tech in Wisconsin earns about $79,140 a year, up 32% from $59,890 in 2019. That places pay a little below the national figure, though still within a fairly narrow range. Anyone considering the field can check the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services for licensing requirements, and look at city-level pages for local pay figures in places like Madison, Milwaukee, or Green Bay before deciding where to work.