Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay range in Lake Charles
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,100 or more. The middle half of radiologic technologists and technicians in Lake Charles earn between $53,770 and $69,520.
- $47K10th
- $54K25th
- $60KMedian
- $70K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,340 | $5,028 | $29.01 |
| Median | $60,020 | $5,002 | $28.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $53,770 | $4,481 | $25.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $69,520 | $5,793 | $33.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in Lake Charles vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Radiologic technologists and technicians in Lake Charles earn 9% less than the Louisiana average ($66,240) and 28% less than the U.S. average ($83,840). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $80,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles | $60,340 | $60,020 | $47,430 | $76,100 | 120 |
| 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 Lake Charles
On the average salary of $60,340, a single filer in Lake Charles takes home about $49,239 a year, or $4,103 a month and $1,894 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 Lake Charles a good place for radiologic technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lake Charles area are 14% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 85.9), so the average $60,340 buys what about $70,284 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Lake Charles ($45,700). A typical home costs $202,237, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in other Louisiana cities
Lake Charles ranks 9th 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 Lake Charles: questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make an hour in Lake Charles?
$29.01 an hour on average, and $28.86 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians salary in Lake Charles?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $53,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiologic technologists and technicians take-home pay in Lake Charles?
About $49,239 a year ($4,103 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,340.
Do radiologic technologists and technicians earn more in Lake Charles than elsewhere?
The average here is 28% 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 Lake Charles, LA (29340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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