Florida$1,880/wk
2-BR rent $1,933Pay after rent/mo $6,214Cost of living 103.4State tax No
Advantis salary data
Updated today · 254 open CT Tech jobs
Travel CT Tech Salary
Median weekly · CT Tech
$2,489
Across 254 live contracts nationwide
Current weekly range
$1,398–$3,252
Where most open contracts land
Highest-paying state
New Jersey
$3,064/wk median rate
Travel CT tech salary can look very different depending on the kind of imaging coverage a facility needs. A busy hospital covering trauma, stroke and overnight studies may price an assignment differently than a daytime outpatient center. Across currently open Advantis Medical CT Tech contracts, median weekly pay is $2,489, with rates from $1,398 to $3,252. Use the live data below to see where current CT tech salary ranges are landing, compare travel CT technologist salary by state, and weigh pay against housing costs. You can also compare weekly travel earnings with staff wages and browse open CT contracts.
What CT Tech Contracts Are Paying Right Now
This chart shows the full spread across CT contracts currently open with Advantis, so you can see what sits below the national median, what lands around it and how high current offers reach. Select a state to narrow the view to the CT market you are considering.
Across all open contracts
<$1.7k
$1.7–2.0k
$2.0–2.3k
$2.3–2.6k
$2.6–2.9k
$2.9k+
$2,489
Median weekly
$1,398–$3,252
Current range
Share of open Advantis the U.S. contracts by weekly-pay band.
Put a Weekly CT Rate on an Annual Timeline
A $2,500 weekly contract and an $80,000 staff salary are hard to compare at a glance because they are quoted on completely different timelines. Enter a CT travel rate and choose a state to annualize the weekly number, then place it alongside the staff wage benchmark for that market. It is a clearer way to compare the two compensation models before digging into taxes, housing and benefits.
Estimated travel CT Tech gross over 48 weeks
$119,472
$2,489×48 weeks=$119,472
Select a state to compare the estimated travel total with the median annual staff CT Tech wage and see current contracts in that state.
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Median annual wage, all experience levels
Estimated gross difference
Travel pay is structured differently. For eligible travelers, housing and meal stipends may not be treated as taxable wages. Depending on the package and individual tax circumstances, a lower gross amount could still result in higher take-home pay.
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Live weekly rates for CT Tech assignments currently accepting interest.
See all jobs inTravel earnings are estimated using the selected weekly rate multiplied by 48 worked weeks, leaving time for breaks between assignments. Staff figures use the approved BLS OEWS May 2025 median annual wage for CT Tech professionals in the selected state.
This is a gross-pay comparison only. It does not include taxes, benefits, housing, travel costs, unpaid time or other expenses. Results are estimates for general comparison and are not job offers, guaranteed earnings or take-home-pay calculations.
Where Travel CT Rates Are Running Highest
CT pay can move quickly when hospitals need experienced coverage for nights, weekends or high-volume departments. This ranking shows the states with the strongest median weekly rates across open Advantis CT contracts right now. If several higher-paying jobs open or fill in one market, the order can change, so use it as a live look at where CT pay is trending rather than a permanent list.
StateMedian weekly pay
- 1 New Jersey $3,064/wk
- 2 Massachusetts $2,943/wk
- 3 New York $2,931/wk
- 4 Wisconsin$2,898/wk
- 5 New Hampshire $2,763/wk
- 6 Maryland $2,762/wk
- 7 Connecticut $2,751/wk
Top jobs in these states
New Jersey
Massachusetts
New York
Wisconsin
New Hampshire
Maryland
Median weekly contract value and open-job counts from open Advantis contracts.
Which CT Markets Leave More After Rent?
A strong CT rate can lose some of its shine if furnished housing takes up a big portion of your monthly pay. This table puts current state-level CT pay next to estimated rent so you can compare more than the headline weekly number. Look at the estimated amount remaining after rent to spot markets where your contract pay may go further. Job-based figures update with current Advantis openings, while rent, tax and cost-of-living reference data refresh with their underlying sources.
| State | Median pay/wk | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $1,880/wk | $1,933 | $6,214 | 103.4 | No |
| California | $2,638/wk | $2,674 | $8,757 | 110.7 | up to 13.3% (graduated) |
| Georgia | $2,288/wk | $1,550 | $8,363 | 96.3 | 4.99% flat |
| Massachusetts | $2,943/wk | $2,495 | $10,258 | 105.8 | 5.0% flat + 4% surtax (top 9.0%) |
| Virginia | $2,405/wk | $1,729 | $8,693 | 101.1 | up to 5.75% (graduated) |
| New York | $2,931/wk | $2,374 | $10,327 | 107.9 | up to 10.9% (graduated) + NYC local |
| Washington | $2,678/wk | $2,011 | $9,594 | 107.0 | None on wages |
| Texas | $2,356/wk | $1,520 | $8,689 | 97.1 | No |
California$2,638/wk
2-BR rent $2,674Pay after rent/mo $8,757Cost of living 110.7State tax up to 13.3% (graduated)
Georgia$2,288/wk
2-BR rent $1,550Pay after rent/mo $8,363Cost of living 96.3State tax 4.99% flat
Massachusetts$2,943/wk
2-BR rent $2,495Pay after rent/mo $10,258Cost of living 105.8State tax 5.0% flat + 4% surtax (top 9.0%)
Virginia$2,405/wk
2-BR rent $1,729Pay after rent/mo $8,693Cost of living 101.1State tax up to 5.75% (graduated)
New York$2,931/wk
2-BR rent $2,374Pay after rent/mo $10,327Cost of living 107.9State tax up to 10.9% (graduated) + NYC local
Washington$2,678/wk
2-BR rent $2,011Pay after rent/mo $9,594Cost of living 107.0State tax None on wages
Texas$2,356/wk
2-BR rent $1,520Pay after rent/mo $8,689Cost of living 97.1State tax No
About these numbers: each CT tech figure is the median weekly rate on eligible open Advantis contracts, used instead of an average so a few unusually high postings do not skew it. The 2-BR rent is an Advantis statewide comparison benchmark built from HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent areas; it is not an official statewide HUD figure, an average traveler rent, or a prediction of what you will pay. Pay after rent is median weekly pay × 52 ÷ 12 minus that rent benchmark, before taxes and every other expense; it is not take-home pay. Cost of living is the BEA Regional Price Parity for all items, where the U.S. average equals 100. Tax figures are 2026 individual income-tax rates and are not tax advice.
What’s Behind the Weekly CT Pay Number?
The gross weekly rate you see on a CT contract is not necessarily all taxable hourly pay. For eligible travelers, part of the package may come through housing and meal stipends that are not treated as taxable wages. The mix can vary between assignments, which is why two CT jobs with similar weekly totals may be structured differently. The example below breaks a weekly package into its wage and stipend pieces so you can see how the numbers fit together.
Example Travel Pay Package Breakdown
Hourly wageTaxed$1,120
Housing stipendUntaxed$1,180
Meal stipendUntaxed$400
Weekly package$2,700
Income tax comes off $1,120, not $2,700. In this illustration, that is about $470 a week you keep that you otherwise would not.
When these conditions are not met, stipends are generally treated as taxable wages, so the same gross contract amount can leave less after taxes. Individual outcomes depend on facts and circumstances. Read more in our guide to how a tax home works.
Illustration only. The example assumes a 22% federal income-tax rate and 7.65% in payroll taxes on the wage portion. State taxes and individual circumstances may change the result. GSA publishes federal per-diem rates for lodging, meals and incidental expenses by location. Whether a stipend is untaxed depends on the traveler’s own circumstances. This is general information, not tax advice or a job offer.
CT Contracts at the Top of the Pay Board
Want to see where the biggest CT rates are today? These are the open Advantis CT assignments currently sitting at the top of the weekly pay range.
Why One CT Contract Can Pay More Than Another
Travel CT tech salary can change considerably from one department to the next because CT departments do not all run the same way. A technologist covering overnight trauma and stroke studies may step into a very different workload than someone scanning scheduled patients at an outpatient center. That difference in coverage need can show up in the weekly rate. Facilities may also need experience with contrast studies, high patient volumes, emergency imaging or working with limited overnight support. Shift, call rotation, weekend coverage, guaranteed hours and how independently you are expected to work can all change the value of an assignment. Your CT credentials and clinical background help determine which positions you can qualify for, while the actual rate reflects the needs of that specific opening.
CT Tech Pay Questions, Answered
How much do CT techs make on travel contracts?
Across currently open Advantis CT Tech contracts, median weekly pay is $2,489, with rates ranging from $1,398 to $3,252. Because CT jobs are added and filled throughout the day, those numbers move with the market. Use the current range as a benchmark, then open individual jobs to compare the exact shift, location, requirements and pay package.
Why can an overnight CT contract pay differently than a daytime role?
Hospitals often need CT coverage around the clock for emergency, trauma and inpatient imaging. A night assignment may involve a different patient mix, staffing level or coverage need than a scheduled daytime role. That can affect the rate, but nights do not automatically pay more everywhere. Compare the actual schedule and department expectations for each opening.
Does ARRT CT certification affect my travel CT Tech options?
Many facilities look for technologists who hold the CT credential through ARRT, although exact certification and state licensing requirements vary by assignment. Having the credentials a facility requires can expand the CT jobs available to you, but certification itself does not guarantee a specific weekly rate.
Does trauma and emergency CT experience matter for travel jobs?
It can matter a lot for assignments in busy hospitals. Facilities may want travelers who are already comfortable with urgent studies, stroke and trauma workflows, contrast exams and high patient volume. That experience can help you qualify for jobs where the department needs someone who can get up to speed quickly, but pay still depends on the individual contract.
Are CT Tech and X-Ray Tech salary data combined?
No. The CT salary data on this page is based on Advantis CT Tech contracts rather than general X-Ray assignments. Although many CT technologists have a radiography background, CT is treated as its own modality because the credentialing, responsibilities, experience requirements and job market can differ.
How much does location really matter for a CT technologist salary?
Location can affect both sides of the equation: what the facility is paying and what it costs you to live there. A higher CT technologist salary in an expensive market may leave less after housing than a slightly lower rate somewhere more affordable. Compare weekly pay with local housing costs instead of ranking assignments on pay alone.
What should I ask about a CT department before accepting a contract?
Ask about typical scan volume, trauma and stroke coverage, contrast responsibilities, shift staffing and whether you will work independently at any point. You may also want to confirm call, weekends, floating, guaranteed hours, equipment and the types of studies you will handle most often. Those details give you a much better picture of the job than the weekly rate by itself.
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