Select Region Rural Capital AreaRural Capital Area + Travis County Career Profile Radiologic Technologist & Technician Education Associate's This is the typical education required for this occupation. Earnings $72,900 This is the median salary for this occupation. 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 Technologist & Technician Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 27 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 27 openings per year are projected for Radiologic Technologist & Technician. +15.8% Employment Change Employment for Radiologic Technologist & Technician is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 15.8% between 2025 and 2030. $35.06 Earnings Potential The typical worker in this occupation is paid $35.06/hour. Entry level workers are paid $24.46, while experienced workers are paid $41.97. The median wage is significantly above the wage across all occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 325 Radiologic Technologist & Technician in the Rural Capital Area region. By 2030 this number could reach 377. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Radiologic Technologist & Technician are Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories, Outpatient Care Centers, and All Other Industries. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Radiologic Technologist & Technician include Medicine and Dentistry, Customer and Personal Service, and Computers and Electronics. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Radiologic Technologist & Technician is Associate's. 79% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: Headlight Data BLS Lightcast®
