Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,870 or more. The middle half of radiologic technologists and technicians in Rochester earn between $66,450 and $81,780.
- $63K10th
- $66K25th
- $76KMedian
- $82K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,410 | $6,368 | $36.74 |
| Median | $76,390 | $6,366 | $36.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,450 | $5,538 | $31.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,780 | $6,815 | $39.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in Rochester vs. New York and the U.S.
Radiologic technologists and technicians in Rochester earn 23% less than the New York average ($99,000) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($83,840). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $80,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $76,410 | $76,390 | $63,050 | $95,870 | 650 |
| New York | $99,000 | $98,470 | $67,540 | $129,310 | 13,450 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $76,410, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $58,987 a year, or $4,916 a month and $2,269 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for radiologic technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.0), so the average $76,410 buys what about $78,745 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($51,210). A typical home costs $285,034, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in other New York cities
Rochester ranks 12th of 12 New York metro areas for this job; Kingston pays the most ($104,300).
- Kingston$104,300
- New York$103,600
- Kiryas Joel$96,070
- Syracuse$89,430
- Ithaca$89,230
- Binghamton$86,440
- Utica$86,330
- Albany$86,230
- Glens Falls$82,860
- Rochester$76,410
All Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salaries in New York
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 Rochester: questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make an hour in Rochester?
$36.74 an hour on average, and $36.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiologic technologists and technicians take-home pay in Rochester?
About $58,987 a year ($4,916 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,410. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do radiologic technologists and technicians earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Rochester, NY (40380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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