Become a Radiologic Tech in 2021? Salary, Jobs, Forecast

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0:00 - Intro
0:24 - Radiologic Tech Roles and Responsibilities
1:03 - Coursera Course Life, Health and Radiation
1:24 - Radiologic Tech Salary and Wage Growth
4:00 - Radiologic Tech Jobs and Job Market
6:54 - Radiologic Tech Interests
7:25 - Radiologic Tech Myers-Briggs Personality
8:02 - Pros and Cons of Becoming a Radiologic Tech

Radiologic techs are licensed professionals who are in charge of producing images of bones, internal organs, and body tissues through the use of different types of radiography equipment, like CT scanners and X-ray machines. They have several other roles and responsibilities, including: Helping physicians make an accurate diagnosis through the images they capture, Ensuring that the radiography equipment is working well, Making sure that the images are clear, Assisting patients before, during, and after the test, Keeping the radiation level at the appropriate level to avoid negative health effects

In 1999, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recorded $35,510 as the average base salary. By 2019, the average base salary rose to $63,120. Wages grew by $27,610 (or $1,380 yearly) from 1999 to 2019. The estimated 2021 average base salary would be $65,881, using $1,380 as the average yearly income. If trends were to continue, by 2029, the average base salary would be $76,925. In 2019, the base salaries of radiologic tech were vastly different, depending on the state. The lowest paying state, Alabama, on average, pays radiologic tech $47,290. The highest paying state, California, on average, pays radiologic tech $86,120. There is a $38,830 difference in average wages between the highest paying and the lowest paying state.

The job market for radiologic tech has grown since 1999. In 1999, there were 177,850 employed radiologic techs. By 2019, this rose to 207,360 employed radiologic techs. From 1999 to 2019, there was a growth of 29,510 employed radiologic techs (1,405 per year). In 2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted a 9% growth in radiologic techs over the next ten years. By 2029, they predicted 226,022 employed radiologic techs.

According to MBTI Type Tables for Occupations, the Myers-Briggs types most likely to become radiologic techs are:

INFJ (The Advocate): 2.53 SSR
ISTJ (The Inspector): 1.84 SSR
ENTJ (The Commander): 1.72 SSR
INTJ (The Architect): 1.48 SSR

All states require radiologic techs to be licensed. Before they begin working, they need at least an associate's degree.

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