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Radiologic Technologist Salary in Newport News, Virginia

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$68,120/ year

Median Radiologic Technologist in Newport News, VA

$42,640
10th
$52,000
25th
$68,120
Median
$87,000
75th
$106,140
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$68,120
Total compensation (est.)
$78,338
Bonus range
$2,600 – $10,440
Mean salary
$72,207

How This Compares

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Newport News, VA median
$68,120
Virginia median
$69,482-2.0%
National median
$68,120

Cost of living in Newport News is 0% below the national average. Salary of $68,120 here is equivalent to $68,120 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$49,046-28.0%
3-5 years
$61,989-9.0%
6-10 years
$76,294+12.0%
10+ years
$94,006+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$59,946-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$68,120
Enterprise (5,000+)
$80,382+18.0%

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Radiologic Technologist Salaries in Nearby Cities

Virginia Beach, VA$68,120/yr
Norfolk, VA$68,120/yr
Chesapeake, VA$68,120/yr
Richmond, VA$68,120/yr
Arlington, VA$68,120/yr

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Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$33/hr
Monthly gross$5,677/mo
25th percentile$52,000/yr
75th percentile$87,000/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Virginia Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.6%+0.10

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Radiologic Technologist salary in Newport News?

The median Radiologic Technologist salary in Newport News is $68,120 per year, with a range from $52,000 at the 25th percentile to $87,000 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Radiologic Technologist pay in Newport News compare to the national average?

Radiologic Technologist salaries in Newport News are 0% above the national median of $68,120. After adjusting for Newport News's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $68,120 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Radiologic Technologist salaries in Newport News?

In Newport News, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Radiologic Technologist roles start around $42,640, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $106,140 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Newport News a good place for Radiologic Technologist jobs?

Newport News offers a Radiologic Technologist median of $68,120, which is 0% above the US median of $68,120. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Newport News is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Radiologic Technologist salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Radiologic Technologist in Newport News is $87,000, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.