Salary Guides/Interventional Radiology Technologist

Interventional Radiology Technologist Salary Guide

Real salary ranges for Interventional Radiology Technologists in the US market — what you should expect, and what you can negotiate.

Salary Ranges

25TH PERCENTILE

$62,000

Entry-level or lower cost-of-living markets

50TH PERCENTILE

$78,000

Median — most roles fall here

75TH PERCENTILE

$98,000

Experienced, larger market or company

90TH PERCENTILE

$125,000

Top earners, premium markets

IR technologists earn 15-25% premiums over diagnostic rad techs due to procedural complexity and ARRT IR certification requirements, with cath lab settings and facilities offering call differentials (typically 15-20% of base) commanding highest compensation. Overtime prevalence in interventional settings and weekend/holiday shifts further boost total compensation, particularly in academic medical centers and specialty hospitals.

Top-Paying Cities

San Francisco, CA$112,000

New York, NY$105,000

Boston, MA$102,000

Washington, DC$98,000

Seattle, WA$95,000

Top-Paying Industries

Specialty Hospitals (Cath Lab Focused)$105,000

Academic Medical Centers$98,000

Outpatient Interventional Centers$92,000

Community Hospitals$76,000

Imaging Centers (Diagnostic-Heavy)$65,000

Negotiation Tip for Interventional Radiology Technologists

Highlight your ARRT IR certification and document-specific call hours worked in previous roles; employers often undervalue call pay structure—negotiate explicit call stipends (flat rate per shift) rather than on-call percentages, as this can add $8,000-15,000 annually and is common in cath labs.

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