Radiologic techs can earn decent wages.
Radiologic technicians perform a variety of diagnostic imaging exams such as X-rays and mammographies. They may hold either an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree, which has an effect on the amount of money they make. Other factors that affect income include the type of clinic or hospital and its location.
Salary
The average salary for radiologic techs in the United States is $54,180, or an hourly rate of $26.05. The median income is $53,240, with the bottom 10 percent earning $35,700 a year and the top 10 percent earning $75,440.
Industry
General medical and surgical hospitals employ the most radiologic technicians at an average annual wage of $54,770, while those working at physicians' offices earn less at $50,860. The industry of scientific research and development pays radiologic techs the highest wages at an average of $64,800, followed by management, scientific and technical consulting services at $61,970. Specialty hospitals pay an average salary of $58,320, and radiologic techs in outpatient care centers earn $42,950 on average a year.
Location
Radiologic techs in the San Jose area of California earn the highest wages in the U.S. at an average annual salary of $78,300, followed by Oakland, Ca., at $72,790 and Boston, Mass., at $72,540. Massachusetts is also the top-paying state for this occupation at an annual salary average of $68,530; Nevada, Maryland, Hawaii and Washington D.C. follow with average salaries ranging from $63,270 to $66,420.
Advancement
Radiologic techs who specialize in a specific area tend to make more money. For example, technicians can train to perform imagery work in the fields of mammographies, bone densitometry or CT scanning. With experience, techs may also be promoted to supervisory roles, and eventually become chief radiologic technologists and even department directors.
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