Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay range in Columbia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $96,020 or more. The middle half of radiologic technologists and technicians in Columbia earn between $61,900 and $85,180.
- $56K10th
- $62K25th
- $74KMedian
- $85K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,010 | $6,251 | $36.06 |
| Median | $74,080 | $6,173 | $35.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,900 | $5,158 | $29.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $85,180 | $7,098 | $40.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in Columbia vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Radiologic technologists and technicians in Columbia earn 4% more than the South Carolina average ($71,970) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($83,840). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $80,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $75,010 | $74,080 | $55,970 | $96,020 | 700 |
| South Carolina | $71,970 | $69,600 | $51,860 | $96,020 | 3,630 |
| 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 Columbia
On the average salary of $75,010, a single filer in Columbia takes home about $58,942 a year, or $4,912 a month and $2,267 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbia a good place for radiologic technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbia area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.7), so the average $75,010 buys what about $80,086 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbia ($46,430). A typical home costs $256,154, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in other South Carolina cities
Columbia ranks 2nd of 7 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($76,090).
- Charleston$76,090
- Columbia$75,010
- Greenville$71,350
- Myrtle Beach$70,550
- Florence$69,970
- Spartanburg$68,970
- Hilton Head Island$68,940
All Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salaries in South 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 Columbia: questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make an hour in Columbia?
$36.06 an hour on average, and $35.62 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians salary in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiologic technologists and technicians take-home pay in Columbia?
About $58,942 a year ($4,912 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,010.
Do radiologic technologists and technicians earn more in Columbia than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Columbia, SC (17900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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