A radiologist assistant may specialize in conducting sonograms on expectant mothers.
A radiologist is a physician who specializes in imaging techniques. A radiologist's assistant, or radiologic tech, works closely with the radiologist to administer the tests that the patient's physician requires. Radiologist assistants may specialize in tests such as magnetic resonance imaging, or MRIs, or they may prefer to conduct a variety of imaging tests. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most radiologist assistants work for hospitals, but the BLS's May 2010 report showed that salaries varied by the type of hospital.
General Medical Hospitals
Overall, general medical hospitals paid radiologist assistants an average salary of $55,880 annually, with 10 percent earning $38,110 or less and 10 percent $76,980 or more. State-owned hospitals paid radiology assistants an average salary of $55,960 annually. At hospitals owned by local governments, radiology assistants earned an average annual salary of $52,310. Privately owned hospitals paid the highest average salary at $56,390 per year.
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
Hospitals for substance abuse or psychiatric treatment paid radiology assistants an average of $48,500 annually, with 10 percent earning no more than $33,010 and 10 percent earning at least $67,460. State-owned facilities paid an average salary of $46,230, while privately owned facilities paid $54,090.
Specialty Hospitals
Specialty hospitals, except those for substance abuse or psychiatric treatment, paid radiology assistants an average salary of $60,550, with 10 percent earning $39,780 or less and 10 percent earning $84,910 or more. At privately owned specialty hospitals, the average pay was $60,730 annually.
Average for All Types of Hospitals
When taken as a whole, the average salary for all hospitals was $55,950 annually for radiology assistants, with 10 percent earning $38,130 or less and 10 percent earning $77,170 or more.
Average for All Employers
Salaries for radiologist assistants averaged $55,730 annually among all employer classes. The best-paid 10 percent earned at least $76,850 and the lowest-paid earned no more than $36,510.
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