Salary for Radiologic Technicians
This occupation has now been updated to Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Also known as: Computed Axial Tomography Technologist, Computed Tomography (CT) Scanner Operator, Radiologic Technician, Registered Radiologic Technologist, Skiagrapher, X-Ray Technician
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Radiologic technicians take x-rays or fluoroscopic images for diagnostic purposes. They follow procedural guidelines to minimize patient exposure to excess radiation, and make sure that all necessary supplies for completing their task are present in the x-ray room. These professionals may also operate mobile units for use in emergency rooms or at patient bedsides. They develop images and review them for diagnostic quality, repeating work as necessary. Some college is required for this profession, and the vast majority of radiologic technicians have Associate's degrees.A Radiologic Technician can earn average salaries of between $42,180 to $92,660 based on seniority. will normally receive a wage of sixty-four thousand eight hundred and fourty dollars on an annual basis.
can get the best compensation in California, which has average job salaries of close to $95,010. People working these jobs are paid at the highest average level in Educational Services, where they earn average pay levels of $71,350.
The annual compensation for this career has gone up since 2004. Salaries have increased by an average of 45.05 percent nationwide in that time.
Radiologic Technicians tend to make the most in the following industries:
In general, they earn less within the industries below:
