As of 2010, 69 percent of radiologic technicians are women.
A radiographic technician, more commonly known as radiologic technician or technologist, prepares a patient for an X-ray, CAT scan or mammogram, says the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. He instructs the patient on the removal of jewelry and position herself for the exam so the images are precise. Radiologic technicians earn an hourly rate plus overtime, bonuses and even profit sharing are available, according to Payscale.
National Average Salary
As of 2010, radiologic technicians earn between $15 and $21 an hour, according to Payscale. Overtime, usually considered anything more than 40 hours a week, averages between $20 and $35 an hour. Bonuses can add up to between $200 and $2,000 annually, and profit sharing can add another $500 to $3,500 yearly. Payscale averages these figures to an annual salary of between $31,000 to nearly $50,000.
Medical Benefits
Nearly all radiologic technicians report earning medical benefits, says Payscale. As of 2010, 63 percent also report receiving dental benefits and another 47 percent are getting vision benefits. Only 18 percent of radiologic technicians report not receiving any benefits at all.
Advancement Opportunities
A radiologic technician who specializes in a certain field, such as mammography, has the ability to advance his career, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. With additional education and training, including becoming certified through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT, he can advance to the position of radiologist assistant or be promoted to supervisory positions.
Job Outlook
Employment opportunities for radiologic technicians are predicted to grow "faster than average," according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a job increase of 17 percent expected for the 2008 to 2018 decade. As the baby boom generation becomes older, and with age comes brittle bones, the need for imaging and radiologic technicians is expected to increase.
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