Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Salary in Louisiana
Radiologic technologists and technicians in Louisiana earned a median of $63,680 a year ($30.61 an hour) and a mean of $66,240 in May 2025. The median is 20.5% below the U.S. median of $80,110, ranking 48th of 53 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $63,680
- Median hourly
- $30.61
- Mean annual
- $66,240
- Jobs on record
- 3,370
Grey needle: U.S. median, $80,110 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Louisiana compare on pay for radiologic technologists and technicians?
Louisiana ranks 48th of 53 states and territories. California is highest at $121,260, $57,580 more than the Louisiana median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 46 | $65,240 | -19% | 980 |
| Tennessee | 47 | $64,630 | -19% | 4,660 |
| Louisiana | 48 | $63,680 | -21% | 3,370 |
| Arkansas | 49 | $63,640 | -21% | 2,210 |
| Alabama | 50 | $60,700 | -24% | 3,500 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 53 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Louisiana pay go further after prices?
Prices in Louisiana run 11.8% below the U.S. average, so the $63,680 median buys about what $72,194 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $80,110 U.S. median. On this measure Louisiana ranks 48th of 51, the same place it holds before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Louisiana pay radiologic technologists and technicians the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA is highest at $70,740, 11.1% above the Louisiana median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $70,740 | 770 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $64,630 | 320 |
| Hammond, LA | $64,300 | 110 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $63,980 | 230 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $63,500 | 130 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63,450 | 630 |
| Alexandria, LA | $62,440 | 160 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $62,200 | 110 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $61,950 | 170 |
| Lafayette, LA | $61,770 | 330 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $61,410 | 120 |
| Monroe, LA | $60,060 | 160 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $60,020 | 120 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Louisiana is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many radiologic technologists and technicians work in Louisiana?
BLS counts 3,370 jobs in Louisiana, 1.5% of the 230,490 in the U.S. That is the 27th largest count among the 53 states and territories with a published figure. That is 1.7 of every 1,000 jobs in Louisiana, a location quotient of 1.18: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.18 times its national share, so it is more concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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