X-ray technicians, or radiological technologists, lay the groundwork for medical procedures by helping prepare patients for radiological procedures, operating the equipment and developing the film.
Average Hourly Rate by Years of Experience
According to PayScale.com, the average hourly rate with one to four years' experience is between $14 and $21; five to nine years' experience, between $14 and $22; 10 to 19 years' experience, between $17 and $25; and over 20 years' experience, between $17 and $32.
Average Hourly Rate by Employer Type
According to PayScale.com, private-firm employees are paid hourly rates between $15 and $23. Public companies pay employees between $12 and $18 per hour.
Lowest Hourly Rates by State
Per PayScale.com, as of 2009, the lowest average rates were found in Georgia, Virginia and Florida. Georgia's hourly rate for technicians was $10 to $20, Virginia's hourly rate was $10 to $22 and Florida's hourly rate was $12 to $17.
Average Hourly Rate by Company Size
According to PayScale, the hourly rate for X-ray technicians working at companies with one to nine employees was between $12 and $17; 10 to 49 employees, between $14 and $25; and 50 to 199 employees, between $14 and $17.
Average Hourly Rate Based on Certification
X-ray technicians are required to be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. If certified as X-ray technicians, they earn between $16 and $23 hourly based on industry experience. Technicians with the certification "Registered Technologist in Radiography" earn between $19 and $25 hourly.
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