X-ray technologists practice diagnostic imaging.
X-ray technologists perform x-ray examinations on patients. X-ray technologists may also be known as radiologic technologists. Government salary data for radiologic technologists is often combined with radiologic technicians. Both radiologic technicians and technologists take x-rays; however, radiologic technologists also use other equipment to conduct diagnostic imaging, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography scans (CT scans) and mammography (also known as mammograms). The salary figures for x-ray technologists in Arizona is lower compared to other parts of the United States.
Salary
According to CareerOneStop, a website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, radiologic technologists and technicians in Arizona earned a median salary of $51,300 in 2008. The lowest 10 percent earned below $29,900. The top 10 percent earned above $71,300.
National Comparison
According to CareerOneStop, radiologic technologists and technicians earned a national median salary of $52,200 in 2008. The lowest 10 percent earned below $35,100. The top 10 percent earned above $75,000. The median national pay was $900 higher than Arizona's median pay.
Metropolitan Area
According to CareerOneStop, earnings according to metropolitan statistical areas consisted of Flagstaff with a median salary of $56,500; Lake Havasu City-Kingman, $72,400; Phoenix, Mesa and Glendale, $51,700; Prescott, $57,900; and Tuscon, $46,900.
Regions
According to CareerOneStop, earnings according to region consisted of Northern Arizona with a median salary of $50,400 and Southeast Arizona with a median salary of $53,500.
Job Growth
According to CareerOneStop, employment for radiologic technologists and technicians in Arizona will experience a 28 percent increase through 2016. Employment is projected to jump from 4,150 employees in 2006 to 5,310 employees in 2016. There will be approximately 170 job openings that will become available through 2018 due to growth and net replacement.
Employment
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2009, industries with the highest levels of employment for radiologic technologists and technicians included general medical and surgical hospitals with an annual mean wage of $54,770; offices of physicians, $50,860; medical and diagnostic laboratories, $57,250; outpatient care centers, $52,950; and the federal executive branch, $56,140.
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