Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,350 or more. The middle half of radiologic technologists and technicians in Albuquerque earn between $66,090 and $95,410.
- $62K10th
- $66K25th
- $80KMedian
- $95K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,050 | $6,754 | $38.97 |
| Median | $79,940 | $6,662 | $38.43 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,090 | $5,508 | $31.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,410 | $7,951 | $45.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Radiologic technologists and technicians in Albuquerque earn about the same as the New Mexico average ($79,810) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($83,840). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $80,110.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $81,050 | $79,940 | $61,510 | $105,350 | 600 |
| New Mexico | $79,810 | $79,940 | $59,560 | $104,120 | 1,150 |
| 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 Albuquerque
On the average salary of $81,050, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $63,205 a year, or $5,267 a month and $2,431 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 Albuquerque a good place for radiologic technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $81,050 buys what about $84,828 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in other New Mexico cities
Albuquerque ranks 2nd of 3 New Mexico metro areas for this job; Santa Fe pays the most ($90,220).
- Santa Fe$90,220
- Albuquerque$81,050
- Las Cruces$71,010
All Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salaries in New Mexico
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 Albuquerque: questions
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make an hour in Albuquerque?
$38.97 an hour on average, and $38.44 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the radiologic technologists and technicians take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $63,205 a year ($5,267 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,050.
Do radiologic technologists and technicians earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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