The ASRT Wage and Salary Survey 2007 shows that radiologic technologists nationwide earn a mean annual compensation of $58,673, representing an increase of 12.8 percent since 2004. Almost 1 in 5 worked part time. About half of all jobs were in hospitals. Most of the rest were in offices of physicians; medical and diagnostic laboratories, including diagnostic imaging centers; and outpatient care centers.

Job opportunities are expected to be favorable. Some employers report difficulty hiring sufficient numbers of radiologic technologists. Imbalances between the demand for, and supply of, qualified workers should spur efforts to attract and retain qualified radiologic technologists. As an example of such efforts, employers may provide more flexible training programs or improve compensation and working conditions.

Radiologic technologists who also are experienced in more complex diagnostic imaging procedures, such as CT or MRI, will have better employment opportunities, as employers seek to control costs by using multiskilled employees.