There are currently an estimated 205,200 radiologic technologists in the United States. The radiologic technologist job market is expected to grow by 12.3% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are radiologic technologists?
CareerExplorer rates radiologic technologists with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 27,800 radiologic technologists. That number is based on 25,300 additional radiologic technologists, and the retirement of 2,500 existing radiologic technologists.
What’s the supply of radiologic technologists?
The radiologic technologist industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Florida
Radiologic Technologist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Radiologic Technologists |
|---|---|
| California | 18,140 |
| Texas | 15,870 |
| Florida | 12,620 |
| New York | 12,320 |
| Pennsylvania | 10,510 |
| Ohio | 8,310 |
| North Carolina | 7,350 |
| Illinois | 6,990 |
| Michigan | 6,390 |
| New Jersey | 5,760 |
| Georgia | 5,280 |
| Virginia | 4,880 |
| Minnesota | 4,750 |
| Indiana | 4,350 |
| Tennessee | 4,270 |
| Missouri | 4,270 |
| Wisconsin | 4,260 |
| Massachusetts | 4,210 |
| Washington | 4,060 |
| Maryland | 4,050 |
| Kentucky | 3,810 |
| Colorado | 3,620 |
| South Carolina | 3,600 |
| Arizona | 3,560 |
| Alabama | 3,550 |
| Louisiana | 2,680 |
| Oklahoma | 2,470 |
| Arkansas | 2,440 |
| Connecticut | 2,200 |
| Oregon | 2,170 |
| Iowa | 2,150 |
| Mississippi | 2,130 |
| Kansas | 2,040 |
| West Virginia | 1,670 |
| Nebraska | 1,530 |
| Nevada | 1,450 |
| Puerto Rico | 1,450 |
| Utah | 1,380 |
| New Mexico | 1,160 |
| Maine | 1,050 |
| Rhode Island | 1,000 |
| South Dakota | 860 |
| New Hampshire | 840 |
| Idaho | 810 |
| Montana | 810 |
| Delaware | 680 |
| North Dakota | 610 |
| Hawaii | 600 |
| District of Columbia | 510 |
| Vermont | 420 |
| Wyoming | 410 |
| Alaska | 320 |
| Guam | 70 |