Imaging, surgical & emergency
Radiologic Technologist
Radiologic technologists, also called radiographers, perform x-rays and other diagnostic imaging exams.
U.S. median pay
$38.52/hr
$80,110/yr
Projected growth
+5%
2025–35
Openings per year
13,000
average, 2025–35
Typical education
Associate's degree
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025; BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
U.S. median hourly pay · BLS May 2025
$38.52
an hour · $80,110 a year
- 10th
- $26.91
- 25th
- $31.16
- Median
- $38.52
- 75th
- $47.47
- 90th
- $57.05
Hourly pay range: 10th percentile $26.91/hr, median $38.52/hr, 90th percentile $57.05/hr.
Education, licensing and how to get started
The Occupational Outlook Handbook explains the training, licensing and certification for this role. BLS: How to become one
Sources
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: Radiologic Technologist, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (SOC 29-2034), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Employment Projections, 2025–35, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Checked against these sources on Oct 1, 2026.