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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
Northwest Minnesota 36049$37.50/hr$31.20/hr$33.25/hr$38.29/hr$41.00/hr$45.30/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business Services80$46.07/hr
Education and Health Services4,030$39.43/hr
Public Administration140$43.84/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 80$30.38/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 80$39.19/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 140$39.75/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 150$37.68/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 180$38.26/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 210$38.20/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 250$38.26/hr2.1%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 250$31.14/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 280$36.74/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 320$36.74/hr2.6%
Northwest Balance of State 330$38.29/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 360$38.29/hr2.2%
Central Minnesota 380$40.65/hr5.2%
Rochester MN MSA 730$37.95/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 890$37.95/hr6.0%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 1,980$40.51/hr6.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 2,190$40.66/hrN/A
Minnesota 4,250$39.48/hr5.4%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 750$48.59/hr10.4%
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 1,510$49.30/hr14.4%
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 910$33.87/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.