Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,340 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,750 or more. The middle half of radiologic technologists and technicians in Charleston earn between $63,080 and $92,770.
- $54K10th
- $63K25th
- $80KMedian
- $93K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,690 | $6,391 | $36.87 |
| Median | $79,570 | $6,631 | $38.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,080 | $5,257 | $30.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,770 | $7,731 | $44.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in Charleston vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Radiologic technologists and technicians in Charleston earn 4% more than the West Virginia average ($73,780) and 9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $76,690 | $79,570 | $54,340 | $97,750 | 320 |
| West Virginia | $73,780 | $74,150 | $56,270 | $95,510 | 1,810 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $76,690, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $60,158 a year, or $5,013 a month and $2,314 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for radiologic technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.7), so the average $76,690 buys what about $86,443 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($45,830). A typical home costs $148,817, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in other West Virginia cities
Charleston ranks 1st of 5 West Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Charleston$76,690
- Huntington$76,030
- Wheeling$73,240
- Morgantown$72,580
- Beckley$69,460
All Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salaries in West Virginia
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 Charleston: questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make an hour in Charleston?
$36.87 an hour on average, and $38.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,340 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiologic technologists and technicians take-home pay in Charleston?
About $60,158 a year ($5,013 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,690.
Do radiologic technologists and technicians earn more in Charleston 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 Charleston, WV (16620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 2.11, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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