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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

29-2034 Radiologic Technologists



Take x rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other scanning modalities. Excludes “Diagnostic Medical Sonographers”(29-2032) and “Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists” (29-2035).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Central Minnesota 35042$37.86/hr$30.22/hr$32.90/hr$38.43/hr$41.34/hr$48.11/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business Services30$41.21/hr
Education and Health Services3,940$38.73/hr
Public Administration150$41.57/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 80$37.61/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 80$37.87/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 90$30.10/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 150$35.61/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 150$34.68/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 170$37.87/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 230$37.61/hr2.1%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 250$34.21/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 300$34.21/hr2.6%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 310$33.17/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 310$38.01/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 340$37.87/hr2.2%
Central Minnesota 350$38.43/hr5.2%
Rochester MN MSA 800$38.73/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 930$38.73/hr6.0%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,920$40.03/hr6.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 2,090$40.07/hrN/A
Minnesota 4,120$38.73/hr5.4%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 850$47.53/hr10.4%
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 1,480$49.51/hr14.4%
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 800$40.02/hr4.9%


  • Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.
  • Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
  • Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.
  • Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.
  • Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
  • Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.
  • Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.
  • Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
  • Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.
  • Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.