The 2026 ranking
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Dosimetrist, the outlier
Radiation therapy first, then a dosimetry program and the MDCB boards. Then $123K–$175K and a weekday schedule to match.
1–2 yrs
dosimetry program
CMD
board certified
Sonography specialties
Maternal-fetal, OB/GYN, breast and inpatient sonographers post $86K–$125K. General roles sit closer to $80K–$119K.
Find the highest-paying version of your role
1
Add a modality
CT, MRI, mammography, IR: each ARRT post-primary credential opens a higher-paying row above X-ray.
2
Take call or nights
Call pay and night differentials stack on base. IR, cath lab and CT carry the most call.
3+22–34%
Change state
CA, WA, OR. ARRT is national, so a move is a state license, not a new exam.
4
Go travel or local contract
Same registry, same scanner. Stipend is untaxed with a tax home.
Frequently asked
Which imaging job pays the most?
Medical dosimetrist, by a wide margin: $123K–$175K typical staff pay across all states.
Which technologist role pays the most?
PET / PET-CT Technologist, at $100K–$135K across all states. By state, Nuclear Medicine Technologist in California pays the most: $60–$81/hr.
Do these numbers include overtime?
No. They are typical staff base pay. Shift differentials, call pay, overtime and bonuses come on top.
How often are the job counts updated?
Nightly. Counts include jobs that list pay and jobs that don't; the % is how many list it.