Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,870 or more. The middle half of radiologic technologists and technicians in Charlotte earn between $65,390 and $88,250.
- $59K10th
- $65K25th
- $79KMedian
- $88K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,860 | $6,572 | $37.91 |
| Median | $78,950 | $6,579 | $37.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,390 | $5,449 | $31.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $88,250 | $7,354 | $42.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Radiologic technologists and technicians in Charlotte earn 5% more than the North Carolina average ($74,770) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($83,840). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $80,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $78,860 | $78,950 | $58,690 | $100,870 | 2,470 |
| North Carolina | $74,770 | $74,450 | $52,860 | $99,210 | 9,250 |
| 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 Charlotte
On the average salary of $78,860, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $61,670 a year, or $5,139 a month and $2,372 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $61,670 | $5,139 |
| Working in SC | $61,395 | $5,116 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for radiologic technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $78,860 buys what about $81,008 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 2nd of 15 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Durham pays the most ($83,210).
- Durham$83,210
- Charlotte$78,860
- Winston-Salem$78,340
- Burlington$75,310
- Asheville$73,670
- Fayetteville$72,840
- Hickory$72,680
- Wilmington$72,240
- Rocky Mount$72,230
- Raleigh$71,940
All Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salaries in North Carolina
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 Charlotte: questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make an hour in Charlotte?
$37.91 an hour on average, and $37.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiologic technologists and technicians take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $61,670 a year ($5,139 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,860.
Do radiologic technologists and technicians earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 1.23, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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