As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a CAT Scan Technologist in the United States is $82,918. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $72,803 to $90,364, with most professionals earning between $63,594 and $97,143.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $90,364 | $7,530 | $1,738 | $43 |
| Average | $82,918 | $6,910 | $1,595 | $40 |
| 25th Percentile | $72,803 | $6,067 | $1,400 | $35 |
An entry-level CAT Scan Technologist with less than 1 year of experience earns about $79,597. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $79,899. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $83,474. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $86,585, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $86,808.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level CAT Scan Technologist | $79,597 |
| Intermediate Level CAT Scan Technologist | $79,899 |
| Senior Level CAT Scan Technologist | $83,474 |
| Specialist Level CAT Scan Technologist | $86,585 |
| Expert Level CAT Scan Technologist | $86,808 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 4% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in CAT Scan Technologist compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $86,815 in 2023 to approximately $86,034 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of CAT Scan Technologist salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $82,918 | 72.1% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $6,343 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,063 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $1,327 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 5.5% | ||
| Pension | $3,483 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $10,524 | 9.1% | ||
| Total Compensation | $115,028 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.6% |
| High School | 19.5% |
| Associates | 54.9% |
| Bachelors | 24.0% |
| Masters | 1.0% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of CAT Scan Technologist is $82,918. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of CAT Scan Technologist is $40; the average weekly pay of CAT Scan Technologist is $1,595; the average monthly pay of CAT Scan Technologist is $6,910.
A CAT Scan Technologist's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a CAT Scan Technologist earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a CAT Scan Technologist is $104,584.
The highest pay for CAT Scan Technologist is $97,143.
The lowest pay for CAT Scan Technologist is $63,594.
Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and answers patient questions. Produces computerized tomographic scanner radiographs of specific areas as required by the departmental procedures. Performs obstetric and gynecological scans, ultrasound techniques and examinations, abdominal scans, retroperitoneal scans, and radiation therapy localization. Requires a high school diploma. Requires completion of radiologic technology training and American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) registration. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
Critical Thinking: Questioning, analyzing and evaluating various alternatives and situations to draw a rational conclusion independently.
Health Care: Health care or healthcare is the improvement of health via the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, amelioration, or cure of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in people.
Medical Imaging: Medical imaging is the technique and process of imaging the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention, as well as visual representation of the function of some organs or tissues.
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