Radiologic Technologist Earnings

The median annual wage for radiologic technologists was $55,870 in May 2014. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $37,610, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $80,080.

In May 2014, the median annual wages for radiologic technologists in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

• Medical and diagnostic laboratories: $56,980
• Hospitals; state, local, and private: 56,900
• Outpatient care centers: 55,750
• Offices of physicians: 50,990

Most radiologic technologists work full time. Because imaging is needed in emergencies, some radiologic technologists work evenings, weekends, or on call.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition