Mammographer vs radiographer technologist

The differences between mammographers and radiographer technologists can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a mammographer and a radiographer technologist. Additionally, a mammographer has an average salary of $59,730, which is higher than the $54,520 average annual salary of a radiographer technologist.

The top three skills for a mammographer include patients, ARRT and patient care. The most important skills for a radiographer technologist are patients, surgery, and ARRT.

Mammographer vs radiographer technologist overview

	Mammographer	Radiographer Technologist
Yearly salary	$59,730	$54,520
Hourly rate	$28.72	$26.21
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	2,805	65,692
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 71%	Associate Degree, 67%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Mammographer vs radiographer technologist salary

Mammographers and radiographer technologists have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Mammographer	Radiographer Technologist
Average salary	$59,730	$54,520
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $125,000	Between $32,000 And $90,000
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Differences between mammographer and radiographer technologist education

There are a few differences between a mammographer and a radiographer technologist in terms of educational background:

	Mammographer	Radiographer Technologist
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 71%	Associate Degree, 67%
Most common major	Medical Technician	Medical Technician
Most common college	Texas A&M University	University of Southern California

Mammographer vs radiographer technologist demographics

Here are the differences between mammographers' and radiographer technologists' demographics:

	Mammographer	Radiographer Technologist
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 2.8% Female, 97.2%	Male, 48.6% Female, 51.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.4% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Asian, 6.0% White, 73.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%	Black or African American, 5.4% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 10.2% Asian, 6.0% White, 73.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	8%	8%

Differences between mammographer and radiographer technologist duties and responsibilities

Mammographer example responsibilities.

Used EMR software to manage patient records and files while ensuring patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
General radiography, EKG, scheduling, insurance verification, and diagnostic testing authorizations.
Used CR and DR general radiography equipment.
Perform mammography with FFDM on PACS and RIS computer systems.
Ensure department are in compliance with all MQSA requirements and receive ACR accreditation.
Perform general, trauma, and surgery radiography alone and as a team.

Radiographer technologist example responsibilities.

Used EMR software to manage patient records and files while ensuring patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA.
Maintain all records for MQSA standards and quality control tests.
Account for corrections as necessary before routing images to the printer, workstation or PACS system.
Master radiology information systems including PACS and order entry.
Receive training in diagnostic mammography under department mammography specialist.
Perform general, operative, fluoroscopic, and trauma radiography

Mammographer vs radiographer technologist skills

Common mammographer skills

Patients, 21%
ARRT, 11%
Patient Care, 11%
Radiology, 8%
Pacs, 5%
Customer Service, 4%

Common radiographer technologist skills

Patients, 20%
Surgery, 10%
ARRT, 8%
Fluoroscopic Procedures, 7%
MRI, 5%
Pacs, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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