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Radiologic Technologist

Pay, outlook, entry requirements and what the work is like.

O*NET-SOC 29-2034.00Radiologic TechnologistLocal occupation match
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United States facts

Pay, opportunity and entry

United States figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 and 2024–34 employment projections.

Median annual earnings$77,660May 2025 / 2024–2034
Median annual earnings$77,660May 2025 / 2024–2034
Projected growth5%May 2025 / 2024–2034
Annual openings15.4KMay 2025 / 2024–2034
Typical educationAssociate’s degreeMay 2025 / 2024–2034
Training / credentialLicensure or certification variesMay 2025 / 2024–2034

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Work characteristics

What the work is like

Occupation percentiles, not ratings. Work signals are native O*NET occupation percentiles.

Social interaction55
contact, teamwork and public-facing work
Physical demand70
movement, posture and hands-on activity
Pressure exposure60
time pressure, conflict and consequences
Analytical content55
analysis, reasoning and problem-solving
People-oriented72
helping, service and relationship work
Technical content70
technology, systems and troubleshooting

Useful foundations

  • Imaging equipment
  • Technical accuracy
  • Patient communication

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Career changes

Where this option could lead

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A move from broad clinical care toward diagnostic technical work.Registered Nurse → Radiologic TechnologistView career change →A patient-care foundation moving into regulated diagnostic-imaging work.Enrolled Nurse → Radiologic TechnologistView career change →A closely related diagnostic-imaging move with modality-specific education and credential checks.Radiologic Technologist → Medical SonographerView career change →A technical clinical move toward information systems, requiring a new digital skill base.Radiologic Technologist → Systems AnalystView career change →A closely related diagnostic-imaging transition.Medical Sonographer → Radiologic TechnologistView career change →

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