Radiologic technologists and technicians

Detailed Occupation

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2021 Workforce

218k

Average Age

42.3

Estimated Job Growth

6.65%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$69,751

Average Male Salary

$90,814

Average Female Salary

$59,643

About

Radiologic technologists and technicians are most often employed by the General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals industry. The average yearly wage for Radiologic technologists and technicians was $69,751 in 2021.

The locations that employ the most Radiologic technologists and technicians are Rankin & Simpson Counties PUMA, MS, Washington & Ozaukee Counties PUMA, WI, and Hempstead Town (Northeast) PUMA, NY. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Radiologic technologists and technicians are Calhoun County PUMA, AL, Hinds (West), Warren & Copiah CountiesVicksburg City PUMA, MS, and Hempstead Town (Northeast) PUMA, NY.

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Employment and salary information for the Radiologic technologists and technicians workforce. Radiologic technologists and technicians workforce in 2021 was 217,931 people, of which 67.6% were women and 32.4% were men. Radiologic technologists and technicians are paid most in North Charleston City PUMA, SC but are relatively concentrated in Calhoun County PUMA, AL.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

70,675

Male Workforce

± 6.53k

147,256

Female Workforce

± 9.42k

The Radiologic technologists and technicians workforce in 2021 was 217,931 people (67.6% women and 32.4% men). This implies an average annual growth of 8.09% between 2018 (201,611) and 2021 (217,931).

Employment by Location

Level

Metric

This map shows the states in the United States shaded by average wage for Radiologic technologists and technicians.

During 2021, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were District of Columbia ($103,666), California ($96,881), and Nevada ($89,519).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$69,751

AVERAGE WAGE

#153 in the ranking (2021)

$59,596

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2021, Radiologic technologists and technicians earned an average of $69,751, $10,156 more than the average national salary of $59,596

The graph shows the ranking of Radiologic technologists and technicians in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2021.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.354

WAGE GINI

In 2021, Radiologic technologists and technicians had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.354, which is lower than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Radiologic technologists and technicians (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

The graphic shows the distribution of average salaries by buckets for Radiologic technologists and technicians compared to the entire workforce in the country.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Radiologic technologists and technicians and on wages for those in the field. General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals is the industry that employs the most Radiologic technologists and technicians, both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Radiologic technologists and technicians, by average wage, is Scientific research & development services ($109,704).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

218k

2021 Workforce

± 11,453

3.5%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 7.24%

This graphic shows the share of Radiologic technologists and technicians employed by various industries. General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals employs the largest share of Radiologic technologists and technicians at 76.2%, followed by Offices of physicians with 13.3% and Outpatient care centers with 10.6%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Radiologic technologists and technicians in the US. The workforce of Radiologic technologists and technicians in 2021 was 217,931 people, with 67.6% woman, and 32.4% men. The average age of male Radiologic technologists and technicians in the workforce is 43.1 and of female Radiologic technologists and technicians is 42, and the most common race/ethnicity for Radiologic technologists and technicians is White.

Gender and Age

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The workforce of Radiologic technologists and technicians in 2021 was 217,931 people, with 67.6% woman, and 32.4% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 30 to 34 years (31,218 people), 35 to 39 years (29,054 people), and 25 to 29 years (27,685 people). Among them they concentrated 40.4% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2021, 11.2% of Radiologic technologists and technicians workers were Hispanic and 88.8% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (76.4%), Puerto Rican (15.2)%, and All Other Spanish/Hispanic/Latino (8.42)%

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Races

In 2021, 78.5% of the Radiologic technologists and technicians workforce were White, of which 72% were women and 28% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Black (7.72%) and Asian (5.48%).

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices for Radiologic technologists and technicians from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Radiologic technologists and technicians is Health but the most specialized major according to RCA in 2021 were Science Technologies.

Majors

ACS PUMS data only shows the major for bachelor's degrees. However, we can filter the data based on highest degree obtained.

Type of Majors

Degree

The most common majors achieved by Radiologic technologists and technicians in 2021 (counting all academic degrees) were Health (19,660 people), Business (7,063 people), and Biology (5,575 people).

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Education Levels

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The main educational levels achieved by the Radiologic technologists and technicians workers were Associates Degree (105,460 people), Bachelors Degree (50,663 people), and Some college (37,474 people).

The graphic shows the Radiologic technologists and technicians workforce by gender and educational level.

Projections

Projections on job growth for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year national workforce is projected to grow 3.71%, but Radiologic Technologists and Technicians are expected to see a growth of 6.65% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

6.65%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

3.71%

National Growth

10-year Projection

This line chart shows the projected 10-year growth in the number of jobs for Radiologic technologists and technicians. This profession is expected to grow more than than 3.71%, the average rate of national job growth.