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).

Important Work Activities

  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Working with Computers
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Controlling Machines and Processes

Training Funds Available

This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.
Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state.

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.

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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.

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General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Offices of Physicians
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
Outpatient Care Centers
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals

Knowledge Areas

The top most significant knowledge categories for Radiologic Technologists & Technicians include Medicine and Dentistry, Customer and Personal Service, and English Language.

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Medicine and Dentistry
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Administrative

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.

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HS diploma or less
Some college, no degree
Associate's
Bachelor's
Postgraduate degree
Sources: BLS   JobsEQ®   ONET