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.
SOC: 29-2034.00
Common Job Titles
Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Tech)
Radiographer
Radiologic Technologist (RT)
X-Ray Technologist (X-Ray Tech)
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
223,460
Wage Distribution by Percentile
Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $52,360. 25th percentile: U.S. $62,910. 50th percentile: U.S. $77,660. 75th percentile: U.S. $93,610. 90th percentile: U.S. $106,990. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.
U.S.
Metric
U.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less
$52,360
10% of workers earn the following or more
$106,990
Workers on average earn
$79,760
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
Medicine and Dentistry4.3/5
Customer and Personal Service4.2/5
English Language4.1/5
Computers and Electronics3.9/5
Administrative3.5/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
MEDITECH software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Word
eClinicalWorks EHR software
Technology Skills
Diagnostic and procedural coding software
Diagnostic image review software
Digital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM software/modality management software
Electronic medical record EMR software
Film processor tracking and management software
GE Healthcare Centricity EMR
GE Healthcare ViewPoint Solutions
Information management subsystem software
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills
Tools & Equipment
Automated defibrillators
Automatic x ray film processors
Collimators
Compression bands
Computed tomography CT audio and visual intercommunication systems
