Radiology Technologist Salary Guide: Fairfax, VA

Average Radiology Technologist Salary

$35.60/hour

The average salary for a Radiology Technologist in Fairfax, VA is $35.60 per hour. This is 13% lower than the Virginia average of $40.23.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Radiology Technologist salaries in Fairfax, VA compared to State and National Averages

$35.60/hour

Fairfax, VA

50% lower than the US average.

$40.23/hour

Virginia

33% lower than the US average.

$53.42/hour

United States

How Radiology Technologist Salaries in Fairfax Compare to Other Cities

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Falls Church, Virginia

$34/hour

This is equal to the Fairfax average

Washington, District of Columbia

$34/hour

This is equal to the Fairfax average

Silver Spring, Maryland

$34/hour

This is equal to the Fairfax average

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Radiology Technologists?

Reston, Virginia pays Radiology Technologists the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Richmond, Virginia ($43) and Alexandria, Virginia ($34). Alexandria, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Fairfax, VA average for Radiology Technologists is $36 per hour — Reston, Virginia pays 47% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Reston, Virginia$52$67
Richmond, Virginia$43$55
Alexandria, Virginia$34$100
Fredericksburg, Virginia$34$100
Woodbridge, Virginia$34$100

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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