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Your X-Ray Technician Salary

A rewarding job with good pay, that's what x-ray technicians can expect from a career in radiology. According to a recent survey by The American Society of Radiologic Technologists, the national median salary for x-ray technicians exceeds $58,000 annually. Read on to learn more about your potential x-ray technician salary.

• Argosy University - Eagan, MN
  Associate: Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology
• Maric College - San Diego and Vista, CA
  Certificate: X-Ray Technician/Back Office Medical Assistant.
• California College San Diego - San Diego CA
  AOS: Medical Specialties - In addition to earning your degree, you can prepare for certifications*, including MAC, Pharmacy, Lab Technician, X-Ray Technician, CNA, and more.
  * Certifications may require additional study and cost.
• MCI - Newport News - Medical Careers Institute - Newport News, VA
  Associate: Medical Radiography
• Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater, FL
  Certificate: Basic X-ray Program
• Pioneer Pacific College - Wilsonville & Clackamas, OR
  Certificate: Medical Assisting with Limited X-Ray
• Spencerian College - Louisville, KY
  Diploma, Associate: Limited Medical Radiography, Radiologic Technologist, Medical Clinical Specialties
• ECPI College of Technology - Charlotte, NC
  Associate: Medical Equipment Repair
• Colorado Technical University - North Kansas City, MO
  Associate: Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
• Western School of Health and Business - Pittsburgh, PA
  Associate: - Associate of Specialized Technology - Radiographer
• Sanford-Brown College - Fenton, MO
  Associate: Associate of Applied Science - Radiography
• Apollo College - Portland, OR
  Diploma: Medical Assistant /Limited X-Ray

How much will I earn as an x-ray technician or radiographer?

• The current mean or average x-ray technician salary, nationally, is $59,735, according to the ASRT. The current median x-ray tech salary, nationally, is $58,065.*
• The lowest 5 percent of x-ray technician salaries, nationally, are below $30,000. The highest 5 percent of x-ray technician salaries, nationally, are above $90,000.
• For salary data by state, review the ASRT's Radiologic Technology Wage and Salary Survey 2004.

How will my education affect my x-ray technician salary?

• The current mean or average x-ray technician salary for a radiographer with a high-school diploma and certificate, nationally, is $56,378.*
• The current mean x-ray technician salary for a radiographer with a bachelor degree, nationally, is $63,028.*

Will my x-ray tech salary increase with experience?

• The current mean x-ray technician salary for radiographers with less than 2 years of experience, nationally, is $36,918. The current mean x-ray tech salary for radiographers with three to five years experience is $43,003.
• The current mean x-ray technician salary for radiographers with six to ten years experience is $54,465. This national mean increases to $57,855 and $64,550 with 11 to 20 years or 20-plus years of experience, respectively.
• Your x-ray technician salary is also affected by your workplace. For instance, radiographers employed by V.A. hospitals and the Armed Services tend to earn a lower mean salary than those in mobile units, hospitals (particularly not-for-profit facilities), and diagnostic imaging centers.

* The American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Radiologic Technology Wage and Salary Survey 200

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