Radiography technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Radiography technician demographics by:
Radiography technician gender statistics
59.3% of radiography technicians are women and 40.7% of radiography technicians are men.
- Female, 59.3%
- Male, 40.7%
Radiography technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 59.3% |
| Male | 40.7% |
Radiography technician gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,653
Female income
$57,630
Radiography technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radiography technician positions over time. Currently, 59.3% of radiography technicians are female.
Radiography technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.13% | 64.87% |
| 2011 | 35.25% | 64.75% |
| 2012 | 36.43% | 63.57% |
| 2013 | 35.87% | 64.13% |
| 2014 | 36.90% | 63.10% |
| 2015 | 35.63% | 64.37% |
| 2016 | 37.35% | 62.65% |
| 2017 | 36.61% | 63.39% |
| 2018 | 36.99% | 63.01% |
| 2019 | 37.64% | 62.36% |
| 2020 | 37.36% | 62.64% |
| 2021 | 40.72% | 59.28% |
Radiography technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared radiography 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% |
| Radiography Technician | 41% | 59% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Radiography technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radiography technicians is White, which makes up 73.8% of all radiography technicians. Comparatively, 10.2% of radiography technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of radiography technicians are Asian.
- White, 73.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Asian, 6.0%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 4.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Radiography technician race
| Radiography technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 73.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Asian | 6.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 4.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Radiography technician race and ethnicity over time
See how radiography technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radiography technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.35% | 5.47% | 4.97% | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 80.60% | 6.60% | 4.10% | 6.83% |
| 2012 | 79.84% | 6.43% | 4.42% | 7.44% |
| 2013 | 77.40% | 7.29% | 4.48% | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 79.52% | 5.77% | 4.37% | 8.35% |
| 2015 | 77.76% | 5.80% | 6.03% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | 77.95% | 5.42% | 6.08% | 8.58% |
| 2017 | 76.69% | 5.72% | 6.02% | 9.53% |
| 2018 | 78.64% | 5.33% | 4.90% | 8.91% |
| 2019 | 79.09% | 5.33% | 5.22% | 8.76% |
| 2020 | 76.76% | 4.48% | 5.43% | 8.71% |
| 2021 | 73.75% | 5.39% | 6.05% | 10.19% |
Radiography technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian radiography technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american radiography technicians have the lowest average salary at $61,724.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,771 |
| White | $64,569 |
| Black or African American | $61,724 |
| Asian | $73,307 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,465 |
Average radiography technician age
See how the average age of radiography technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Radiography technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 44 | 44 |
| Black or African American | 45.5 | 44 |
| Asian | 41 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 37 |
Radiography technician age breakdown
The average age of radiography technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the radiography technician population.
Radiography technician age breakdown
| Radiography Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Radiography technician educational attainment
The most common degree for radiography technicians is associate degree, with 66% of radiography technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 15% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
- Associate, 66%
- Bachelor's, 15%
- Diploma, 7%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Radiography technicians by degree level
| Radiography technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 66% |
| Bachelor's | 15% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Radiography technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, radiography technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,064 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, radiography technicians earn a median annual income of $67,540 compared to $61,216 for radiography technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,064 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,540 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $61,216 |
Radiography technician employment statistics
Most radiography technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where radiography technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radiography technicians work.
Radiography technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Radiography technician jobs by company type
Employees with the radiography technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most radiography technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Radiography technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 86% |
| Government | 3% |
Radiography technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for radiography technicians are health care, professional and finance.
Radiography technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 63% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Radiography technician turnover and employment statistics
Radiography technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radiography technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radiography technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radiography technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 2.80% |
| 2012 | 3.25% |
| 2013 | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 1.30% |
| 2020 | 1.75% |
| 2021 | 1.94% |
Average radiography technician tenure
The average radiography technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 305 radiography technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Radiography technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Radiography technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radiography 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Radiography Technician | 7.78% | - |
| Molecular Laboratory Technologist | 8.24% | 86,280 |
| Medical Claims Specialist | 9.29% | 82,897 |
| Optical Technician | 12.53% | 29,866 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Similar radiography technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Molecular Laboratory Technologist | 8.24% | 86,280 |
| Medical Claims Specialist | 9.29% | 82,897 |
| Optical Technician | 12.53% | 29,866 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Foreign languages spoken by radiography technicians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Radiography technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |