Salary Outlook
According to the BLS, radiologic technologists earned $55,120 in 2011. The highest-paid earned about $77,760, while the lowest-paid earned less than $37,360. Boston, Vallejo, Calif., and Oakland, Calif., are some of the highest-paying metropolitan areas for this profession.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $40,280.00 |
| 2004 | $44,360.00 |
| 2006 | $49,210.00 |
| 2008 | $53,110.00 |
| 2010 | $55,590.00 |
Average Radiologic Technologist Pay vs. All Healthcare Jobs
With an average salary that’s above $50,000 per year, radiologic technologists earn more than medical secretaries, medical assistants, and clinical laboratory technicians. They also out-earn pharmacy technicians and dental assistants.
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologist | $55,120.00 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technician | $36,950.00 |
| Dental Assistant | $34,140.00 |
| Medical Secretary | $31,060.00 |
| Medical Assistant | $29,100.00 |
| Pharmacy Technician | $28,940.00 |
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Best Paying Cities for Radiologic Technologists
The highest paid in the radiologic technologist profession work in the metropolitan areas of Boston, MA, Vallejo, CA, and Oakland, CA. The Anderson, SC area also pays well, as does the city of Napa, CA.
Boston, MA
Average Salary: $91,840 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a radiologic technologist working in Boston, MA is $91,840, which is $36,720 more than the average pay in the profession.
Vallejo, CA
Average Salary: $87,460 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a radiologic technologist working in Vallejo, CA is $87,460, which is $32,340 more than the average pay in the profession.
Oakland, CA
Average Salary: $86,440 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a radiologic technologist working in Oakland, CA is $86,440, which is $31,320 more than the average pay in the profession.
Anderson, SC
Average Salary: $86,310 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a radiologic technologist working in Anderson, SC is $86,310, which is $31,190 more than the average pay in the profession.
Napa, CA
Average Salary: $85,770 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a radiologic technologist working in Napa, CA is $85,770, which is $30,650 more than the average pay in the profession.
