X-ray technicians
are responsible for taking images of the body in a variety of medical settings.
If a job in the medical profession is in your future, the field of X-ray technicians could be a good career to look into. According to a June 2010 report by Payscale.com, X-ray technicians can earn an above-average salary, with the opportunity to top $42,000 a year just to start.
X-ray Technicians
As an X-ray technician, you will work in a medical facility dealing with patients on a daily basis. According to X-rayschools.net, qualified X-ray technicians use imaging devices and camera equipment to provide films or photos of the body. X-rays are commonly used to determine if a patient has either a broken bone or fracture. Training for these professionals can be found in many junior colleges and trade schools and generally takes between one and three years to complete.
Longevity Pays Off
Experience can pay off big in the career field for X-ray technicians, according to a June 2010 report by Payscale.com. If you are just starting your career, you can expect to earn between $25,697 and $42,253 each year. X-ray techs who have worked for at least five years are reporting higher earnings of between $30,105 and $49,106 each year. After 10 years on the job, X-ray technicians are reporting median salaries of $50,677 each year.
Type Of Employer
According to a June 2010 finding by Payscale.com, there are several options when it comes to finding employment for X-ray technicians. Those medical professionals who seek employment in a private physician's office can expect to earn a median salary of between $29,784 and $40,893 each year. Working in a hospital can be more lucrative, with those X-ray technicians reporting earnings ranging between $30,520 and $50,292 annually. Working for an individual company could be your best bet. Those X-ray technicians are reporting earning up to $60,514 a year.
Number of Employees
The size of a company and number of employees where you work could help to determine how much you can earn as an X-ray technician. According to a June 2010 report by Payscale.com, X-ray technicians working in companies that employ less than 10 workers are earning median salaries of at least $30,232 a year and up to $40,588 annually. Workers in companies that employ between 10 and 49 people are reporting median earnings of between $32,000 and $59,079 each year.
Regional Pay
The region of the U.S. where you choose to work could also play a role in your salary as an X-ray technician. According to a June 2010 report by Payscale.com, those professionals working in the state of California are reporting top wages, starting at a minimum of $40,000 a year and earning up to $54,257. X-ray technicians employed in New York state are earning median incomes of between $31,447 and $52,426 each year. Those X-ray techs in the state of Florida are reporting some of the lowest wages, topping out at $38,974 annually.
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