How Much do X-Ray Technologists Make?
Trained and certified x-ray technologists regularly earn around $55,730 annually, according to Figures courtesy of the US Labor Bureau. Salaries vary by region and facility, as well as by level of experience and education.
X-ray technicians may increase their salaries by becoming specialized in a certain area of radiography, such as CT snanning, MRIs, or radiography for various areas of the body. They may also pursue x-ray technician certification to increase their employability.
Top median annual x-ray tech salaries by industry:
Facility |
Salary |
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $58,240 |
General medical/surgical hospitals |
$55,880
|
Offices of Physicians |
$54,000
|
Outpatient Care Centers |
$53,590
|
Highest-paying states for x-ray technologists:
State |
Salary |
Massachusetts |
$78,920
|
Maryland |
$68,940
|
California |
$66,040
|
Nevada |
$65,960
|
District of Columbia |
$65,930
|
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Figures courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Employment & Wages database.