Radiography technician vs mammographer

The differences between radiography technicians and mammographers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a radiography technician and a mammographer. Additionally, a mammographer has an average salary of $59,730, which is higher than the $56,665 average annual salary of a radiography technician.

The top three skills for a radiography technician include patients, ARRT and radiographic images. The most important skills for a mammographer are patients, ARRT, and patient care.

Radiography technician vs mammographer overview

	Radiography Technician	Mammographer
Yearly salary	$56,665	$59,730
Hourly rate	$27.24	$28.72
Growth rate	6%	6%
Number of jobs	29,750	2,805
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 66%	Associate Degree, 71%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Radiography technician vs mammographer salary

Radiography technicians and mammographers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Radiography Technician	Mammographer
Average salary	$56,665	$59,730
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $109,000	Between $28,000 And $125,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between radiography technician and mammographer education

There are a few differences between a radiography technician and a mammographer in terms of educational background:

	Radiography Technician	Mammographer
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 66%	Associate Degree, 71%
Most common major	Military Technology	Medical Technician
Most common college	University of Southern California	Texas A&M University

Radiography technician vs mammographer demographics

Here are the differences between radiography technicians' and mammographers' demographics:

	Radiography Technician	Mammographer
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 40.7% Female, 59.3%	Male, 2.8% Female, 97.2%
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 radiography technician and mammographer duties and responsibilities

Radiography technician example responsibilities.

Manage imaging databases and relate processes including image file compression and EMR implementations.
Used OEC c-arm, used PACS, CR and teleradiography.
Operate GE c-arm to assist doctors with orthopedic, vascular, and pain management surgery in the operating room.
Perform diagnostic imaging during nerve block and surgical procedures in outpatient surgery center.
Conform to the principles of ALARA.
Schedule MRI's and obtain accurate medical information prior to the procedure.

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.

Radiography technician vs mammographer skills

Common radiography technician skills

Patients, 49%
ARRT, 28%
Radiographic Images, 3%
Radiographic Equipment, 3%
Surgery, 2%
Radiographic Procedures, 2%

Common mammographer skills

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

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Updated January 8, 2025

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