Radiology technicians use x-ray technology to produce images for diagnoses.
A radiology technician examines patients using x-ray technology to assist physicians diagnose and treat conditions, illnesses and medical issues. The technician prepares patients for the x-ray procedure by positioning the person on the equipment and explaining the procedure. Radiologic technicians maintain patient records and equipment. The average salary for a radiologic technician is between $32,007 and $49,626 as of November 2010, according to PayScale.com.
Location
The geographic location of the technician can play a role in the salary the worker earns. This may be due to the cost of living in different states as well as the demand for these workers. For example, radiology technicians in California earn salaries between $35,000 and $75,000 while those in Arizona earn lower salaries, on average between $24,566 and $40,695, as of November 2010, according to PayScale.com.
Industries
Radiology technicians may work in health and medical related industries such as hospitals, radiology and medical services. The technician's average salary is only slightly different. For example, those working in the health care industry earn an average salary between $37,500 and $50,444 per year, while those working in hospitals make between $34,219 and $54,045, according to PayScale.com.
Experience
Radiology technicians with between 10 and 19 years experience in the field earn the highest salaries, between $75,987 and $90,000 annually. Those with less than a year in the field earn the lowest salaries, between $29,833 and $49,791, as of November 2010, according to PayScale.com.
Advancement
Technicians can advance to a technologist position, which has a greater average salary. Radiology technologists use advanced imaging equipment to perform magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography and mammography. The average salary for a radiology technologist is between $37,245 and $52,861 as of November 2010, according to PayScale.com.
Type of Employment
Radiology technicians working in hospitals have the highest starting salaries compared to those working in private practice, for a non-profit organization or a company. The average salary range for hospital radiology technicians is between $32,556 and $50,089 while those working in a private practice earn salaries between $25,434 and $51,883, according to PayScale.com. Technicians working for private companies earn starting salaries similar to private practice technicians and earn slightly less on the high end of the range with salaries between $23,734 and $42,729 per hour.
Tags: according PayScale, average salary, salaries between, 2010 according, 2010 according PayScale