Career Profile Radiologic Technologists & Technicians Education Associate's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $72,300 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Radiologic Technologists take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. General Information Take x-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patients bloodstream for diagnostic or research purposes. Includes radiologic technologists and technicians who specialize in other scanning modalities. Excludes Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (29-2032) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (29-2035). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Radiologic Technologists & Technicians Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 28 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 28 openings per year are projected for Radiologic Technologists & Technicians. +15.8% Employment Change Employment for Radiologic Technologists & Technicians is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.8% between 2023 and 2028. $34.77 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $34.77/hour. Entry level workers are paid $23.46, while experienced workers are paid $37.65. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 294 Radiologic Technologists & Technicians in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 341. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Radiologic Technologists & Technicians are General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, Offices of Physicians, and Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Radiologic Technologists & Technicians include Medicine and Dentistry, Customer and Personal Service, and English Language. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Radiologic Technologists & Technicians is Associate's. 100% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
