There are currently an estimated 222,800 radiologic technologists in the United States. The radiologic technologist job market is expected to grow by 5.5% between 2022 and 2032.
How employable are radiologic technologists?
CareerExplorer rates radiologic technologists with a B- employability rating, meaning this career should provide good employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 14,400 radiologic technologists. That number is based on 12,200 additional radiologic technologists, and the retirement of 2,200 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 |
| Missouri | 4,270 |
| Tennessee | 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 |
| Puerto Rico | 1,450 |
| Nevada | 1,450 |
| Utah | 1,380 |
| New Mexico | 1,160 |
| Maine | 1,050 |
| Rhode Island | 1,000 |
| South Dakota | 860 |
| New Hampshire | 840 |
| Montana | 810 |
| Idaho | 810 |
| Delaware | 680 |
| North Dakota | 610 |
| Hawaii | 600 |
| District of Columbia | 510 |
| Vermont | 420 |
| Wyoming | 410 |
| Alaska | 320 |
| Guam | 70 |