Radiologic Technologist Salary: Compensation Ranges for Radiology Jobs
Find radiologic technologist salary information.
Learn What to Expect from a Radiology Salary
With salaries ranging from $50,000 per year to over $100,000, radiologic technologists are some of the highest paid medical technicians in the health care industry.
According to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists' (ASRT) 2010 radiology salary report, the mean staff-level radiologic technologist salary rests at $61,733 per year.
Radiology Salary by Specialty
The ASRT reported the following annual mean wages for specific radiology specialties:
| Radiology Speciality | Annual Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Mammography | $60,263 |
| Cardiovascular/Interventional Technology | $64,614 |
| Computed Tomography | $60,586 |
| Sonography | $68,821 |
| Nuclear Medicine | $70,822 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging | $65,098 |
Ways to Boost your Radiologic Technologist Salary
As with any career, your radiologic technologist salary will vary depending on where you live, the size of your employer, your experience level, and the specific conditions of the job market in which you're hired. With that in mind, here are a few ways to boost your earning power:
- Move to a Metro area
- Work for a larger employer
- Gain experience and/or get more education
- Show managerial talent
A Note About Radiology Technician Salary
Specific radiology technician salary data is not readily available, since the position is no longer common. The term "radiology technician," while often still used by the public, has mostly been phased out in professional circles. While "radiology technicians" and "radiologic technologists" share many of the same duties, radiology technicians typically complete two-year programs, whereas radiologic technologists complete four-year programs, which is quickly becoming the educational standard for this profession.
With little potential for advancement into senior- or management-level positions, a radiology technician salary tends to fall at the lowest end of the radiologic technologist pay scale.
Education Guide
Choosing a School
Learn about radiology school accreditation, degree types and more.
Radiology Specialties
Learn about radiology job specialties.
Radiologic Tech Training
Find out what you'll learn in school.
Career Guide
Jobs & Careers Outlook
Find industry statistics and career outlook information.
Salary Info
Find radiology salary and radiology technician salary information.
Career Paths
Learn the difference between radiology technicians, radiologic technologists and more.
Certification
Get information about professional certification for radiology jobs.
Professional Interview
Read an insider's perspective on the radiology tech field.
Related Careers
Medical Imaging Career Resources
Learn about related careers in medical imaging.
Learn about ultrasound and sonography careers and education.