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.

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.