Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$80,110/yr
Typical range
$64,810 – $98,750
Education
Associate degree
Time to entry
About 2 years
What a Radiologic Technologists and Technicians does
Radiologic technologists operate X-ray machines and other imaging equipment to create pictures of the inside of patients' bodies for medical diagnosis. They position patients, protect them from radiation exposure, and ensure high-quality images for doctors to interpret.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
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