Take X-rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Include technologists who specialize in other modalities, such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance. Include workers whose primary duties are to demonstrate portions of the human body on X-ray film or fluoroscopic screen.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 3,870 | 17.79 | 13.14 | 20.11 | 37,000 | 27,320 | 41,840 |
| Columbia MSA | 190 | 18.44 | 16.05 | 19.64 | 38,360 | 33,380 | 40,850 |
| Springfield MSA | 370 | 17.03 | 12.66 | 19.22 | 35,420 | 26,330 | 39,970 |
| St Louis MSA | 1,710 | 18.09 | 13.16 | 20.56 | 37,640 | 27,370 | 42,770 |
| Kansas City* | 810 | 18.65 | 14.52 | 20.71 | 38,786 | 30,212 | 43,074 |
| Central Region* | 460 | 17.27 | 13.16 | 19.32 | 35,915 | 27,375 | 40,185 |
| Northeast Region* | 90 | 15.60 | 11.24 | 17.78 | 32,457 | 23,389 | 36,990 |
| Northwest Region* | 120 | 16.29 | 11.12 | 18.87 | 33,873 | 23,131 | 39,244 |
| Ozark Region* | 410 | 17.20 | 12.69 | 19.46 | 35,781 | 26,390 | 40,477 |
| South Central Region* | 80 | 15.88 | 11.25 | 18.20 | 33,034 | 23,403 | 37,850 |
| Southeast Region* | 150 | 17.07 | 12.50 | 19.35 | 35,499 | 26,008 | 40,244 |
| Southwest Region* | 200 | 16.58 | 13.21 | 18.27 | 34,492 | 27,478 | 38,000 |
| St. Charles* | 270 | 20.34 | 17.66 | 21.68 | 42,315 | 36,737 | 45,104 |
| St. Louis City* | 370 | 16.82 | 11.31 | 19.58 | 34,988 | 23,531 | 40,717 |
| West Central Region* | 90 | 16.73 | 12.18 | 19.01 | 34,804 | 25,339 | 39,537 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 80 | 18.98 | 15.92 | 20.52 | 39,488 | 33,107 | 42,679 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 3,580 | 4,250 | 670 | 18.72 | 146 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 1,220 | 1,410 | 190 | 15.57 | 46 | Outstanding |
| St Louis MSA | 1,570 | 1,760 | 190 | 12.10 | 53 | Good |
| Central Region* | 400 | 480 | 80 | 20.00 | 17 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 90 | 90 | .00 | 3 | Good | |
| Northwest Region* | 130 | 140 | 10 | 7.69 | 3 | Good |
| Ozark Region* | 290 | 380 | 90 | 31.03 | 15 | Outstanding |
| South Central Region* | 120 | 130 | 10 | 8.33 | 4 | Great |
| Southeast Region* | 200 | 250 | 50 | 25.00 | 9 | Good |
| Southwest Region* | 200 | 240 | 40 | 20.00 | 8 | Outstanding |
| West Central Region* | 100 | 110 | 10 | 10.00 | 3 | Good |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Associate degree
in one of the following
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer (NEW)