Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3,800 | $50,020 | $24.05 | |
| Alaska | 450 | $77,690 | $37.35 | |
| Arizona | 4,310 | $66,600 | $32.02 | |
| Arkansas | 2,300 | $53,130 | $25.55 | |
| California | 18,290 | $95,170 | $45.75 | |
| Colorado | 3,800 | $68,810 | $33.08 | |
| Connecticut | 2,450 | $74,780 | $35.95 | |
| Delaware | 780 | $64,670 | $31.09 | |
| District of Columbia | 480 | $79,320 | $38.14 | |
| Florida | 13,560 | $59,570 | $28.64 | |
| Georgia | 5,550 | $59,830 | $28.77 | |
| Hawaii | 550 | $84,100 | $40.43 | |
| Idaho | 1,350 | $62,370 | $29.99 | |
| Illinois | 8,780 | $65,730 | $31.60 | |
| Indiana | 4,900 | $60,620 | $29.14 | |
| Iowa | 2,920 | $55,050 | $26.46 | |
| Kansas | 2,350 | $58,550 | $28.15 | |
| Kentucky | 3,800 | $57,000 | $27.41 | |
| Louisiana | 3,500 | $54,350 | $26.13 | |
| Maine | 1,070 | $62,780 | $30.19 | |
| Maryland | 3,160 | $72,210 | $34.72 | |
| Massachusetts | 5,400 | $79,360 | $38.16 | |
| Michigan | 6,300 | $60,460 | $29.07 | |
| Minnesota | 4,300 | $69,940 | $33.62 | |
| Mississippi | 2,420 | $49,880 | $23.98 | |
| Missouri | 3,870 | $57,910 | $27.84 | |
| Montana | 750 | $58,570 | $28.16 | |
| Nebraska | 1,420 | $58,700 | $28.22 | |
| Nevada | 1,470 | $67,550 | $32.48 | |
| New Hampshire | 980 | $70,250 | $33.77 | |
| New Jersey | 5,990 | $74,300 | $35.72 | |
| New Mexico | 1,200 | $61,200 | $29.42 | |
| New York | 15,180 | $77,140 | $37.09 | |
| North Carolina | 7,400 | $59,910 | $28.81 | |
| North Dakota | 890 | $59,220 | $28.47 | |
| Ohio | 10,200 | $59,780 | $28.74 | |
| Oklahoma | 2,840 | $58,890 | $28.31 | |
| Oregon | 2,200 | $78,800 | $37.89 | |
| Pennsylvania | 10,940 | $60,390 | $29.04 | |
| Rhode Island | 820 | $77,680 | $37.34 | |
| South Carolina | 3,770 | $57,450 | $27.62 | |
| South Dakota | 990 | $56,170 | $27.00 | |
| Tennessee | 4,830 | $55,040 | $26.46 | |
| Texas | 16,870 | $62,810 | $30.20 | |
| Utah | 1,490 | $61,460 | $29.55 | |
| Vermont | 420 | $66,100 | $31.78 | |
| Virginia | 5,400 | $64,970 | $31.24 | |
| Washington | 3,210 | $77,380 | $37.20 | |
| West Virginia | 1,900 | $55,060 | $26.47 | |
| Wisconsin | 4,380 | $63,330 | $30.45 | |
| Wyoming | 410 | $64,210 | $30.87 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatment, manage patients undergoing radiation therapy, and maintain pertinent records. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, oncologic pathology, radiation biology, radiation oncology procedures and techniques, radiation dosimetry, tumor localization, treatment planning, patient communication and management, data collection, record-keeping, and applicable standards and regulations.
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, patient positioning, radiographic technique, radiation biology, safety and emergency procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, quality assurance, patient education, and medical imaging/radiologic services management.
A program that prepares registered radiographers to become registered mammographers. Includes instruction in anatomy and physiology, mammography instrumentation, mammography positioning, principles and procedures of mammography, and quality assurance.
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$66,490 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as radiologic technologists and technicians.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 5%
- College dropout 16%
- Associate’s degree 52%
- Bachelor’s degree 22%
- Master’s degree 3%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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