Quick answer: Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in the Philadelphia area earn a median $80,190 per year, above the national median of $80,110, and the metro employs about 4,130 of them (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
| Metric | Philadelphia metro | Pennsylvania | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $80,190 | $76,050 | $80,110 |
| 10th percentile | $63,570 | $56,430 | $55,980 |
| 25th percentile | $74,630 | $63,510 | $64,810 |
| 75th percentile | $96,520 | $82,080 | $98,750 |
| 90th percentile | $102,540 | $97,740 | $118,660 |
| Employment | 4,130 | 8,090 | 230,490 |
| Location quotient | 0.96 | - | 1.00 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Metro figures cover the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan statistical area.
The Philadelphia median of $80,190 is above the national median of $80,110, and above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $76,050 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The metro’s location quotient of 0.96 means radiologic technologists are less concentrated here than in the average U.S. labor market (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Higher concentration generally means more employers competing for the same people, and an easier job change later.
Imaging jobs sit where the hospitals and outpatient imaging centers are, so the metro picture matters more than the statewide one.
| Metro area | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $67,870 | 1,350 |
| Allentown | $76,530 | 690 |
| Harrisburg | $73,740 | 470 |
| Scranton | $68,740 | 360 |
| Lancaster | $73,910 | 320 |
| York | $68,150 | 250 |
| Reading | $73,010 | 230 |
| Erie | $62,500 | 160 |
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Licensing is a state matter, not a city one. Radiography programs are accredited by JRCERT and certification runs through ARRT. Most states also require a license that references ARRT certification, but the requirement is not uniform and a few states regulate differently, so the rule has to be checked locally.
See the Pennsylvania licensing and pay overview for the statewide picture, and confirm current requirements with your state radiologic health or licensing board.
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Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
The median annual wage for radiologic technologists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $80,190, above the national median of $80,110 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area employs about 4,130 radiologic technologists (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Licensing is handled at state level rather than by city. Radiography programs are accredited by JRCERT and certification runs through ARRT. Most states also require a license that references ARRT certification, but the requirement is not uniform and a few states regulate differently, so the rule has to be checked locally. Confirm current requirements with your state radiologic health or licensing board.
The academic portion of these programs is widely available online for working adults, while labs, clinical hours or supervised field work are completed in person. Check that the program's accreditation satisfies your state radiologic health or licensing board.
The Philadelphia metro median is $80,190 against a statewide median of $76,050 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Compare that gap with the difference in living costs before treating it as a raise.
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
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