X-Ray techs can be employed in a variety of settings, including hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, specialized practices, as well as for government offices. Their duties and wages vary based on the function of their employers (see: x-ray technologist job description).
Here are the facilities with the highest rate of employment for x-ray technologists according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:
|
Facility |
Employment |
| General medical/surgical hospitals |
120,050
|
| Doctors’ offices |
43,360
|
| Medical/diagnostic laboratories |
16,990
|
| Outpatient care centers |
5,160
|
| Federal executive branch |
3,620
|
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