Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,590 or more. The middle half of radiologic technologists and technicians in Lafayette earn between $50,100 and $67,080.
- $36K10th
- $50K25th
- $62KMedian
- $67K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,760 | $4,980 | $28.73 |
| Median | $61,770 | $5,148 | $29.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,100 | $4,175 | $24.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $67,080 | $5,590 | $32.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in Lafayette vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Radiologic technologists and technicians in Lafayette earn 10% less than the Louisiana average ($66,240) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($83,840). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $80,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $59,760 | $61,770 | $35,690 | $76,590 | 330 |
| Louisiana | $66,240 | $63,680 | $50,030 | $82,830 | 3,370 |
| United States | $83,840 | $80,110 | $55,980 | $118,660 | 230,490 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Lafayette
On the average salary of $59,760, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $48,791 a year, or $4,066 a month and $1,877 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lafayette a good place for radiologic technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.2), so the average $59,760 buys what about $68,525 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($41,780). A typical home costs $202,312, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in other Louisiana cities
Lafayette ranks 10th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($72,300).
- New Orleans$72,300
- Hammond$69,080
- Shreveport$69,010
- Baton Rouge$66,680
- Houma$66,360
- Slidell$64,880
- Alexandria$62,870
- Monroe$61,160
- Lake Charles$60,340
- Lafayette$59,760
All Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salaries in Louisiana
Highest-paying cities for radiologic technologists and technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($151,170).
- San Jose, CA$151,170
- Vallejo, CA$150,010
- San Francisco, CA$138,390
- Santa Rosa, CA$137,780
- Sacramento, CA$127,380
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Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in Lafayette: questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make an hour in Lafayette?
$28.73 an hour on average, and $29.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiologic technologists and technicians take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $48,791 a year ($4,066 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,760.
Do radiologic technologists and technicians earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less than the U.S. average for this job ($83,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2034; area Lafayette, LA (29180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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