According to Occupational Outlook, employment opportunities are expected to grow faster than average nationally. Those with knowledge of more than one diagnostic imaging procedure - such as CT, MR and Mammography - will have the best employment opportunities. Radiologic technologists held about 214,700 jobs in 2008. About 61 percent of all jobs were in hospitals. Most other jobs were in offices of physicians; medical and diagnostic laboratories, including diagnostic imaging centers; and outpatient care centers. Employment of radiologic technologists is expected to increase by about 17 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than the average for all occupations. As the population grows and ages, there will be an increasing demand for diagnostic imaging.
The Idaho mean annual wage of radiologic technologists was $62,370 in May 2021. The middle 50 percent earned between $48,900 and $77,290. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $46,850, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $94,880. Mean annual wages in the industries employing the largest numbers of radiologic technologists in 2021 were:
Expenses specific to radiologic technology students throughout the training period include books, uniforms, lab fees, travel to and from clinical sites and current insurance. Estimated expenses (not including tuition, insurance, transportation, meals, and lodging) are approximately $1879 (See Below)
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Expense | Cost |
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Books (Bundled / Savings of $129) | $1300 |
Scrubs | $150 |
Markers | $40 |
Thyroid Shield | $60 |
Lab Fee (Radiation Monitor Badge) | $150 |
Student Arm Patch | $6 |
Student ID Badge Holder | $3 |
ARRT Credentialing Examination Fee | $225 |
Background Check & Immunization Tracker | $120 |
Estimated Total For Program Expenses | $2054 |