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. Excludes “Diagnostic Medical Sonographers” (29-2032) and “Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists” (29-2035).
National median · BLS
$80,110
▲ +3.15%YoY
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Average salary · BLS
$83,840
Mean annual wage
U.S. employment
230,490
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Pay range for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Annual base pay at each percentile. BLS covers all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Percentile
All U.S. workers (BLS)
10th — entry pay
$55,980
25th
$64,810
Median (50th)
$80,110
75th
$98,750
90th — top pay
$118,660
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Projections 2025–2035
Job outlook for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
BLS projects employment of radiologic technologists and technicians to grow 5% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations.
About 13,000 openings are projected each year, on average, from new jobs and from replacing workers who retire or move to other occupations.
Jobs 2025 → 2035
234,200 → 246,000
+11,800 jobs
Projected change
+5%
All occupations: +3.5%
Openings per year
13,000
Average, 2025–2035
Typical entry education
Associate's degree
No related experience required
Self-employed
0.4% of workers (2025)
Preparation needed (O*NET Job Zone 3)
Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salaries by state
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Skills & tools
Skills needed for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
How important each skill and knowledge area is for this job, rated by O*NET on a 1–5 scale from surveys of workers and occupational analysts.
Top skills
Active Listening3.8
Reading Comprehension3.8
Service Orientation3.5
Social Perceptiveness3.5
Speaking3.4
Critical Thinking3.3
Monitoring3.3
Operation and Control3.1
Operations Monitoring3.1
Coordination3.0
Top knowledge areas
English Language4.4
Medicine and Dentistry4.2
Customer and Personal Service4.1
Biology4.1
Physics4.0
Computers and Electronics3.8
Mathematics3.6
Chemistry3.5
Software and technology used
ReClinicalWorks EHR softwareMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordDiagnostic and procedural coding softwareDiagnostic image review softwareDigital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM software/modality management softwareElectronic medical record EMR softwareFilm processor tracking and management softwareGE Healthcare Centricity EMRGE Healthcare ViewPoint SolutionsInformation management subsystem softwareInformation systems integration softwareInternet or intranet image distribution software
Highlighted = in demand: frequently listed in employer job postings for this occupation (O*NET).
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
About the job
What radiologic technologists and technicians do
Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.
Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.
Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
Source: O*NET 31.0 (USDOL/ETA, CC BY 4.0). These are general job titles, not H-1B filings; for titles employers actually filed, see “Job titles” above.
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