Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
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.
Median pay: $80,110/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +4.3% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 12,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
• Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
• Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
• Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
• Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
• Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
• Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
• Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
What's the median pay for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians?
The median pay for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians is $80,110 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians?
Employment for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians is projected to change +4.3% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians?
Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians?
About 12,900 openings per year, on average, over the decade.