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.
Common Job Titles
- Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech)
- Radiographer
- Radiologic Technologist (RT)
- X-Ray Technologist (X-Ray Tech)
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
223,460
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $52,360. 25th percentile: U.S. $62,910. 50th percentile: U.S. $77,660. 75th percentile: U.S. $93,610. 90th percentile: U.S. $106,990. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
- U.S.
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $52,360 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $106,990 |
| Workers on average earn | $79,760 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- Medicine and Dentistry4.3/5
- Customer and Personal Service4.2/5
- English Language4.1/5
- Computers and Electronics3.9/5
- Administrative3.5/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
Technology Skills
- Diagnostic and procedural coding software
- Diagnostic image review software
- Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM software/modality management software
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Film processor tracking and management software
- GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
- GE Healthcare ViewPoint Solutions
- Information management subsystem software
Tools & Equipment
- Automated defibrillators
- Automatic x ray film processors
- Collimators
- Compression bands
- Computed tomography CT audio and visual intercommunication systems
- Computed tomography CT scanners
- Cones
- Cushions