Rad Tech Assistant

Rad Tech Assistant Salary

$26K

$37.5K

$49K

$38,416

/year

$18.47

/hour

Rad Tech Assistant Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$38,416

Columbus

Ohio

$37,106

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    How much does a Rad Tech Assistant make?

    As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Rad Tech Assistant in the United States is $38,416 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $18.47 an hour. This is the equivalent of $738/week or $3,201/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $49,000 and as low as $26,000, the majority of Rad Tech Assistant salaries currently range between $37,000 (25th percentile) to $38,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $43,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Rad Tech Assistant varies little (about 1000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    A Rad Tech Assistant in your area makes on average $37,106 per year, or $1,310 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $38,416. Ohio ranks number 41 out of 50 states nationwide for Rad Tech Assistant salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Rad Tech Assistant jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Rad Tech Assistant Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Rad Tech Assistant job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kentville, NS, , with Whitehorse, YT, and Carcross, YT, close behind in the second and third positions. Carcross, YT, beats the national average by $25,008 (65.1%), and Kentville, NS, furthers that trend with another $25,452 (66.3%) above the $38,416 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Rad Tech Assistant appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 3% between Kentville, NS, and Courtenay, BC, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Rad Tech Assistant role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Kentville, NS

    $63,868

    $30.71

    Whitehorse, YT

    $63,461

    $30.51

    Carcross, YT

    $63,424

    $30.49

    Haines Junction, YT

    $63,208

    $30.39

    North Cowichan, BC

    $63,022

    $30.30

    Duncan, BC

    $62,779

    $30.18

    Oak Bay, BC

    $62,665

    $30.13

    Victoria, BC

    $62,400

    $30.00

    Alberton, PE

    $61,817

    $29.72

    Courtenay, BC

    $61,651

    $29.64

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Rad Tech Assistant Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Rad Tech Assistant category.

    For example Radiologic Tech jobs pay as much as $57,483 (149.6%) more than the average Rad Tech Assistant salary of $38,416. If you're qualified, finding work as a Radiologic Tech may help you make more money than that of the average Rad Tech Assistant position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Radiologic Tech

    $95,899

    $46.11

    Full Time Mammography Technologist

    $89,220

    $42.89

    Radiation Protection

    $88,804

    $42.69

    Radiology Registrar

    $60,107

    $28.90

    Medical X Ray Technician

    $45,043

    $21.66

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    Infographic detailing Rad Tech Assistant salary across the United States as of May 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $38,416 per year or $18.47 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.