Radiologic Technologist Jobs in Boston, MA
Boston hospitals post radiologic technologist pay from about $34 to $64 an hour, and several are offering sign-on bonuses of $10,000 to $20,000 to licensed X-ray techs. Here are the current openings, followed by who hires and how to get licensed in Massachusetts.
Current radiologic technologist Openings in Boston, MA
Listings marked External are sponsored openings provided by the Jobs2Careers network.
Radiologic Technologist Work in Boston
Boston's imaging jobs cluster where its teaching hospitals do. Beth Israel Deaconess and Boston Children's both run large radiology departments in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, Boston Medical Center's diagnostic radiology sits on Harrison Avenue in the South End, and Tufts Medical Center hires X-ray techs in Chinatown off the Orange Line. Each of these systems also staffs imaging at other sites such as Needham, Waltham and BMC Brighton, so a Boston hire can mean rotating between campuses.
Hiring is competitive on the employer side. Boston hospitals posted sign-on bonuses in 2026 ranging from $10,000 for new grads at Tufts to $15,000 at BMC and up to $20,000 at BIDMC, and emergency and inpatient imaging keeps evening, night and weekend shifts on the board at every major campus.
Top Boston Employers for Radiologic Technologists
These Boston hospitals hire radiologic technologists for diagnostic X-ray, CT and interventional work:
- Boston Children's Hospital - hires radiologic, senior, CT and IR technologists at its Longwood campus, with pediatric imaging at Waltham and Needham too.
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - hires Radiologic Technologist II and III on rotating shifts in the LMA.
- Boston Medical Center - hires Radiology Technologist I and II at 840 Harrison Avenue, plus techs at BMC Brighton and its community health centers.
- Tufts Medical Center - hires Radiologic Technologist I and II in Chinatown and has recruited new graduates.
Radiologic Technologist Salaries in Boston
- Entry level: about $34 to $43 per hour for newly licensed techs.
- Experienced: roughly $43 to $55 per hour with a few years of hospital X-ray.
- Senior and specialty: about $55 to $64 per hour for senior, CT and interventional technologists.
These are estimates built from ranges Boston hospitals posted in 2026: Boston Children's at $33.60 to $60.49, BIDMC's Tech III at $43.05 to $63.97, BMC's Tech II at $42.39 to $50.66, and Tufts starting new grads at $40.00. Added modalities such as CT, night and weekend differentials, and the Tech II or III step all move pay up, and sign-on bonuses sit on top.
How to Become a Radiologic Technologist in Boston
You need an accredited radiography degree, ARRT certification and a Massachusetts license. Licenses are issued by the Division of Radiation Control at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, which asks for ARRT verification and charges $150 for an initial radiologic technologist license. Local programs include the Medical Radiography track at Bunker Hill Community College in Charlestown, the JRCERT-accredited Radiologic Technology associate degree at MassBay Community College, with a 21-month day option and a part-time evening option, and the accelerated Radiography bachelor's at MCPHS in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, whose students rotate through BIDMC, BMC, the Brigham, Children's and Tufts. Roxbury Community College also offers a Radiologic Technology associate degree.
What the Job Involves
Radiologic technologists position patients and equipment, set exposure factors and take diagnostic X-rays of chests, limbs, spines and abdomens. The work includes portable X-rays on inpatient floors and in the ICU, fluoroscopy with radiologists, operating room imaging, checking image quality before the patient leaves, and protecting patients and staff from unnecessary radiation.
Skills Employers Look For
- ARRT (R) certification and a Massachusetts license
- BLS certification
- Positioning for trauma and portable exams
- Radiation safety and dose awareness
- Comfort with PACS and the hospital's electronic record
- Calm patient care, including with children
- Flexibility for nights, weekends and on-call
Career Path and Advancement
Boston hospitals grade technologists in steps, usually Tech I for new grads, Tech II after a few years and Tech III or Senior for the most experienced. From general X-ray, many techs cross-train into CT, MRI, mammography or interventional radiology, each with its own ARRT credential and Massachusetts license category, then move to lead tech, assistant chief or chief technologist roles like those posted at Boston Children's.
Related Careers in Boston
If imaging interests you, these Boston healthcare roles are close matches:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to be an X-ray tech in Massachusetts?
Yes. Radiologic technologists in Massachusetts must be licensed by the Division of Radiation Control at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. You apply with proof of ARRT certification, and separate license categories cover CT, mammography, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy.
How much do radiologic technologists make in Boston?
Posted Boston hospital ranges in 2026 run from about $34 an hour at entry to about $64 an hour for senior techs. Experienced techs at BMC and BIDMC typically see $42 to $55 an hour before differentials.
Are Boston hospitals paying sign-on bonuses for rad techs?
Yes. In 2026 BIDMC listed a $20,000 sign-on bonus for its Tech III role, BMC listed $15,000 on several technologist postings, Boston Children's offered up to $15,000, and Tufts offered new grads $10,000. Per diem roles usually do not qualify.
How long does it take to become a radiologic technologist?
Most people take about 2 years. MassBay's full-time day program runs 21 months, and part-time evening options take longer. After graduating you sit for the ARRT exam and then apply for your Massachusetts license.
Can new graduates get hired at Boston hospitals?
Yes. Tufts Medical Center has recruited new grads into Radiologic Technologist I roles, and Tech I roles at Boston Children's and BMC are built for newer technologists. Clinical rotations at Boston hospitals during school are often the best route to a first offer.
Ready to apply? Browse all Radiologic Technologist jobs in Boston, MA on LocalJobPage and apply today.