Medical imaging technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical imaging technician gender statistics
61.0% of medical imaging technicians are women and 39.0% of medical imaging technicians are men.
- Female, 61.0%
- Male, 39.0%
Medical imaging technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.0% |
| Male | 39.0% |
Medical imaging technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,436
Female income
$48,077
Medical imaging technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical imaging technician positions over time. Currently, 61.0% of medical imaging technicians are female.
Medical imaging technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37.84% | 62.16% |
| 2011 | 35.69% | 64.31% |
| 2012 | 37.00% | 63.00% |
| 2013 | 35.53% | 64.47% |
| 2014 | 36.38% | 63.62% |
| 2015 | 36.68% | 63.32% |
| 2016 | 38.49% | 61.51% |
| 2017 | 37.42% | 62.58% |
| 2018 | 39.26% | 60.74% |
| 2019 | 41.13% | 58.87% |
| 2020 | 42.04% | 57.96% |
| 2021 | 38.98% | 61.02% |
Medical imaging technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical imaging technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Medical Imaging Technician | 39% | 61% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Medical imaging technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical imaging technicians is White, which makes up 54.2% of all medical imaging technicians. Comparatively, 17.5% of medical imaging technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 12.0% of medical imaging technicians are Asian.
- White, 54.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Asian, 12.0%
- Black or African American, 10.4%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Medical imaging technician race
| Medical imaging technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Asian | 12.0% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Medical imaging technician race and ethnicity over time
See how medical imaging technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical imaging technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.62% | 10.49% | 11.49% | 13.73% |
| 2011 | 61.71% | 10.49% | 11.53% | 12.97% |
| 2012 | 60.76% | 11.26% | 11.38% | 13.90% |
| 2013 | 61.18% | 10.71% | 11.42% | 14.11% |
| 2014 | 61.20% | 11.09% | 11.24% | 13.75% |
| 2015 | 59.21% | 12.50% | 11.41% | 13.86% |
| 2016 | 60.19% | 11.44% | 11.24% | 14.23% |
| 2017 | 59.48% | 11.12% | 11.47% | 15.22% |
| 2018 | 59.38% | 11.42% | 10.59% | 15.30% |
| 2019 | 57.17% | 11.54% | 12.78% | 15.65% |
| 2020 | 55.71% | 11.61% | 12.07% | 15.51% |
| 2021 | 54.23% | 10.38% | 12.00% | 17.45% |
Medical imaging technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical imaging technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american medical imaging technicians have the lowest average salary at $46,941.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,506 |
| White | $50,909 |
| Black or African American | $46,941 |
| Asian | $54,811 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,329 |
Average medical imaging technician age
See how the average age of medical imaging technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical imaging technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 42 |
| Unknown | 35 | 39 |
| Asian | 43.5 | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 44.5 |
Medical imaging technician age breakdown
The average age of medical imaging technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the medical imaging technician population.
Medical imaging technician age breakdown
| Medical Imaging Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Medical imaging technician educational attainment
The most common degree for medical imaging technicians is associate degree, with 50% of medical imaging technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- Associate, 50%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Medical imaging technicians by degree level
| Medical imaging technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Medical imaging technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical imaging technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,195 annually. With a Doctorate degree, medical imaging technicians earn a median annual income of $59,968 compared to $58,133 for medical imaging technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,195 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,360 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,133 |
| Doctorate Degree | $59,968 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,308 |
Medical imaging technician employment statistics
Most medical imaging technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical imaging technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical imaging technicians work.
Medical imaging technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Medical imaging technician jobs by company type
Employees with the medical imaging technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical imaging technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Medical imaging technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 86% |
Medical imaging technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical imaging technicians are health care, professional and manufacturing.
Medical imaging technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 68% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Medical imaging technician turnover and employment statistics
Medical imaging technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical imaging technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical imaging technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical imaging technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.81% |
| 2011 | 3.25% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 3.61% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.58% |
| 2016 | 2.17% |
| 2017 | 1.79% |
| 2018 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 1.76% |
| 2020 | 1.93% |
| 2021 | 1.96% |
Average medical imaging technician tenure
The average medical imaging technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 210 medical imaging technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical imaging technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Medical imaging technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical imaging technicians that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Technician | 5.02% | 29,832 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Medical Imaging Technician | 8.24% | - |
| Health Record Technician | 9.29% | 75,195 |
| Dispensing Optician | 12.53% | 4,434 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Similar medical imaging technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Guitar Technician | 5.02% | 29,832 |
| Dental Hygienist | 6.89% | 24,234 |
| Health Record Technician | 9.29% | 75,195 |
| Dispensing Optician | 12.53% | 4,434 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical imaging technicians
The most common foreign language among medical imaging technicians is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 11.1%
- Mandarin, 11.1%
- Chinese, 11.1%
Medical imaging technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Mandarin | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 11.1% |