What are the main factors that influence a CT Technologist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A CT Technologist's salary?

A CT Technologist's salary grows with experience: starting around $84,641 for beginners, reaching about $88,115 at mid-level, and approach $91,641 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a CT Technologist?

CT Technologist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for CT Technologist roles are District of Columbia $93,198, California $92,844, Massachusetts $91,607. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of CT Technologist roles make?

Salaries for CT Technologist level roles vary by specialization: CT Technologist PRN: $100,902; PET/CT Technologist: $99,200; PET Technologist: $99,160; Chief Technologist - Computed Tomography (CT) Scan: $93,600; CT/CAT Scan Technologist Leader: $93,580.

CT Technologist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a CT Technologist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a CT Technologist in Rhode Island is $87,878 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, a CT Technologist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,190
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,772 to $95,369
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,393

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CT Technologist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,369	$7,947	$1,834	$46
Average	$87,878	$7,323	$1,690	$42
25th Percentile	$79,772	$6,648	$1,534	$38

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Key Factors That Influence CT Technologist Salaries

A CT Technologist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects CT Technologist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a CT Technologist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $84,641
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,903
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,115
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $91,406
Expert (over 8 years): $91,641

Levels	Salary
Entry Level CT Technologist	$84,641
Intermediate Level CT Technologist	$84,903
Senior Level CT Technologist	$88,115
Specialist Level CT Technologist	$91,406
Expert Level CT Technologist	$91,641

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How Do CT Technologist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract CT Technologists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $93,198.
California: $92,844.
Massachusetts: $91,607.

District of Columbia $93,198 California $92,844 Massachusetts $91,607 Washington $91,270 New Jersey $91,237 Alaska $91,119 Connecticut $89,957 New York $89,486

Hawaii $87,979 Rhode Island $87,272 Maryland $86,792 Minnesota $86,136 Colorado $85,883 Illinois $85,799 Oregon $85,479 Delaware $85,243

New Hampshire $85,095 Virginia $84,764 Pennsylvania $83,796 Nevada $83,307 North Dakota $83,148 Michigan $82,895 Wisconsin $82,802 Vermont $82,617

Texas $82,104 Maine $82,070 Arizona $82,020 Ohio $81,961 Georgia $81,186 Indiana $80,799 Wyoming $80,723 Utah $80,605

Iowa $80,555 Kansas $80,151 Louisiana $80,033 North Carolina $79,991 Missouri $79,974 Florida $79,646 Montana $79,469 Nebraska $79,301

Kentucky $79,208 South Carolina $78,871 Tennessee $78,661 Idaho $78,577 New Mexico $77,962 Oklahoma $77,828 Alabama $77,331 South Dakota $76,498

Arkansas $76,043 West Virginia $75,799 Mississippi $75,067

Top Paying Cities for CT Technologists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Adamsville: $88,703
Albion: $87,230
Ashaway: $89,040

Adamsville, RI $88,703 Albion, RI $87,230 Ashaway, RI $89,040 Barrington, RI $87,230 Block Island, RI $88,577 Bradford, RI $88,981 Bristol, RI $87,146 Carolina, RI $88,257

Charlestown, RI $88,350 Chepachet, RI $87,062 Clayville, RI $87,146 Coventry, RI $87,062 West Greenwich, RI $87,003 East Greenwich, RI $87,121 Exeter, RI $88,981 Fiskeville, RI $87,230

Forestdale, RI $87,146 Foster, RI $87,003 Glendale, RI $87,003 Greene, RI $87,979 Greenville, RI $87,230 Harmony, RI $87,205 Harrisville, RI $87,062 Hope, RI $87,230

Hope Valley, RI $89,040 Hopkinton, RI $89,065 Jamestown, RI $88,173 Kenyon, RI $88,956 Little Compton, RI $88,669 Manville, RI $87,230 Mapleville, RI $87,003 Newport, RI $88,190

Middletown, RI $88,560 North Kingstown, RI $86,977 North Scituate, RI $87,205 Oakland, RI $87,087 Pascoag, RI $87,036 Pawtucket, RI $87,230 Central Falls, RI $87,230 Cumberland, RI $87,230

Lincoln, RI $87,230 Portsmouth, RI $87,836 Prudence Island, RI $87,062 Rockville, RI $89,065 Saunderstown, RI $88,223 Shannock, RI $88,930 Slatersville, RI $87,146 Slocum, RI $88,223

Tiverton, RI $88,728 Wakefield, RI $88,131 Kingston, RI $88,147 Narragansett, RI $88,164 Peace Dale, RI $88,131 Warren, RI $87,205 Warwick, RI $87,230 Westerly, RI $89,090

West Kingston, RI $88,198 West Warwick, RI $87,230 Wood River Junction, RI $88,981 Woonsocket, RI $87,146 North Smithfield, RI $87,205 Wyoming, RI $88,956 Providence, RI $87,230 Cranston, RI $87,230

North Providence, RI $87,230 East Providence, RI $87,230 Riverside, RI $87,230 Rumford, RI $87,230 Smithfield, RI $87,230 Johnston, RI $87,230

CT Technologist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a CT Technologist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$79,772

Average $87,878/year

$95,369

$6,648

Average $7,323/month

$7,947

$1,534

Average $1,690/week

$1,834

$38

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,369	$7,947	$1,834	$46
Average	$87,878	$7,323	$1,690	$42
25th Percentile	$79,772	$6,648	$1,534	$38

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