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Radiologic and MRI Technologists

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Quick Facts: Radiologic and MRI Technologists
2012 Median Pay

$55,910 per year

$26.88 per hour

Entry-Level Education

Associates degree

Work Experience in a Related Occupation

See How to Become One

On-the-job Training

None

Number of Jobs, 2012

229,300

Job Outlook, 2012-22

21% (Faster than average)

Employment Change, 2012-22

48,600

What Radiologic and M RI Technologists Do

Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging examinations, such as x rays, on patients. MRI
technologists operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners to create diagnostic images.

Radiologic technologists use CT scans, and other

imaging technology, to perform diagnostic imaging
exams on patients.

Work Environment
Radiologic and MRI technologists work in healthcare facilities, and more than half work in hospitals.

How to Become a Radiologic or M RI Technologist

An associates degree is the most common educational path for radiologic technologists. Most MRI technologists start out as radiologic technologists and
specialize later in their career. Technologists must be licensed or certified in some states; requirements vary by state.

Pay
The median annual wage for radiologic technologists was $54,620 in May 2012. The median annual wage for MRI technologists was $65,360 in May 2012.

Job Outlook
Employment of radiologic and MRI technologists is projected to grow 21 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. As the
population grows older, there will be an increase in medical conditions, such as breaks and fractures caused by osteoporosis, which can require imaging to
diagnose them.

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Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of radiologic and MRI technologists with similar occupations.

M ore Information, Including Links to O*NET

Learn more about radiologic and MRI technologists by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.

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SUGGESTED CITATION:

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Radiologic and MRI Technologists,
on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/radiologic-technologists.htm (visited April 22, 2015).

Publish Date: Wednesday, January 8, 2014

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/radiologic-technologists.htm

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