The average annual wage of the occupations is $75,250 and $36 per hour. 3 vocational programs could be taken for the Radiologic Technologists and Technicians career. Based on BLS data, a total of 221,170 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Radiologic Technologists and Technicians is $32,187. The average length of the programs is 1,051 hours and the average completion time is 19.19 months.
The following 3 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Radiologic Technologists and Technicians.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 60 | $32,088 | $1,480 | 1,259 Hours | 18.67 Months |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 161 | $32,286 | $2,142 | 842 Hours | 19.71 Months |
| Mammography Technician/Technology | 27 | - | - | - | - |
The following 17 occupations are related to Radiologic Technologists and Technicians.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Physician Assistants | 146K | $130,490 | $63 |
| Radiation Therapists | 16,640 | $104,420 | $50 |
| Cardiologists | 15,190 | $423,250 | $203 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Radiologists | 31,960 | $353,960 | $170 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | 14,820 | $378,250 | $182 |
| Pediatric Surgeons | 1,180 | $449,320 | $216 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 55,660 | $70,270 | $34 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 82,780 | $89,020 | $43 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 16,560 | $95,080 | $46 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 41,340 | $86,600 | $42 |
| Surgical Technologists | 110K | $62,250 | $30 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 73,390 | $44,290 | $21 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | 171K | $54,220 | $26 |
| Surgical Assistants | 18,780 | $65,190 | $31 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | 102K | $47,010 | $23 |
The following 217 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Radiologic Technologists and Technicians. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.