Summary Report for:
29-2034.00 - Radiologic Technologists and Technicians
Take X-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other modalities, such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance. Includes workers whose primary duties are to demonstrate portions of the human body on X-ray film or fluoroscopic screen.
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Wages & Employment | Additional Information
Wages & Employment Trends
National
| Median wages (2008) | $25.10 hourly, $52,210 annual |
| Employment (2008) | 215,000 employees |
| Projected growth (2008-2018) | 
Faster than average (14% to 19%)
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| Projected need (2008-2018) | 68,000 additional employees |
State & National
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data
and 2008-2018 employment projections
.
"Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected need" represents job openings due to growth and net replacement.
Sources of Additional Information
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- Radiologic technologists and technicians
. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition.