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Job outlook for radiological health specialists in the United States
Are radiological health specialist jobs in demand?
Radiological health specialist job and salary trends over time
Radiological health specialist jobs over time
Radiological health specialist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 235 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 471 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 684 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 249 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 229 | 0.00% |
Average radiological health specialist salary over time
Radiological health specialist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,173 | $26.53 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $53,258 | $25.60 | --20.3% |
| 2023 | $66,794 | $32.11 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $65,660 | $31.57 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $64,873 | $31.19 | +1.0% |
Radiological health specialist jobs by state
Most common states for radiological health specialists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 210 | 30% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 154 | 25% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,395 | 20% |
| 4 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 1,103 | 20% |
| 5 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,275 | 19% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 603 | 19% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 143 | 19% |
| 8 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 108 | 19% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,234 | 17% |
| 10 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 287 | 17% |
| 11 | Delaware | 961,939 | 164 | 17% |
| 12 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 1,817 | 16% |
| 13 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,686 | 16% |
| 14 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,088 | 16% |
| 15 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 475 | 16% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 302 | 16% |
| 17 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 143 | 16% |
| 18 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,449 | 15% |
| 19 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,288 | 15% |
| 20 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 923 | 15% |
Most common cities for radiological health specialists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amarillo | 1 | 1% | $54,224 |
| 2 | Odessa | 1 | 1% | $53,670 |
| 3 | Albuquerque | 1 | 0% | $65,533 |
| 4 | Corpus Christi | 1 | 0% | $51,128 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $62,186 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh | 1 | 0% | $54,009 |
Radiological Health Specialist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of radiological health specialist experts
Benedictine University
California State University, Dominguez Hills
CoARC - Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island
Idaho State University
Frontier Nursing University
Limestone University
College of Saint Scholastica
Hawai'i Pacific University
Bonnie Beezhold Ph.D.
Associate ProfessorBenedictine University
Nutrition Department
What skills stand out on Radiological Health Specialist resumes?
Bonnie Beezhold Ph.D.: Like other fields, possessing excellent writing and oral skills in health and wellness is critical to effectively convey health information to audiences. Those skills appear to be waning even among graduate students. Recognizing low competency and getting remedial help with language mechanics should be a top priority.
Also, taking the time and effort to get to know your audience profile before engaging with them ensures that you are writing and speaking at their level of understanding and readiness to hear you. Tailoring information to audiences when planning to deliver health education or health promotion is a critical necessity - we cannot assume that everyone who would benefit from hearing the health or wellness information we want to provide can understand it or are even interested.
Perhaps more critical today is recognizing and combating the formidable power of health misinformation to sabotage the health and well-being of the public and, conversely, provide credible, evidence-based information. Clearly, if the vast majority of our population had consistently accessed factual news and information based on sound scientific principles about the nature and spread of the virus and the necessity of public health guidelines, no matter how imperfectly guidelines evolved, we would likely be living in a scenario of recovery from the pandemic rather than continuing to watch case numbers and deaths rise across the country with a more contagious variant.
As increasingly reported, misinformation spreads much more quickly than factual information. A study conducted by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and published in the prestigious Science journal compared the diffusion of verified true and false news articles that appeared on Twitter from 2006 through 2017 (Vosoughi, Roy, Aral, 2018). They found that false articles diffused significantly 'farther, faster, deeper, and more broadly than factual articles in all information categories. The reason? Researchers concluded that false information was more novel and engaged more emotional reactions like fear, disgust, and surprise than factual information. Thus it was more likely shared with friends and family. Unfortunately, those who disseminate misinformation for whatever reason are increasing, and there are currently no regulations that require news and information to be fact-checked and truthful. Health and wellness experts then have a responsibility to recommend therapies with evidence of efficacy and safety, disseminate accurate information from responsible government, education, and health organizational sites, and provide guidelines to help the public discern what health resources provide accurate information.
The consequences of not tackling health misinformation can obviously have grim consequences. We have all watched as misinformation on vaccination has negatively impacted the country's response to the pandemic. It is a fact that vaccination is one of the great modern triumphs against serious widespread infectious disease, along with antibiotics and proper hygiene. But misinformation and disinformation in social media as well as in certain national media websites and broadcasts has cast doubt on vaccine efficacy and safety and has politicized public health guidelines, leading to a substantial proportion of the population refusing vaccination rather than viewing it as a most fortunate solution and moving towards herd immunity. Even before the pandemic, misinformation about vaccines, in general, had been rising, and infectious diseases formerly conquered, like measles, began to reappear and put children at risk.
Another important skill I would mention that health and wellness graduates should cultivate is an ability to forge caring relationships with individuals or groups based on trust and ethics to inspire confidence in their expertise. It is important to realize that one's ability to reach and persuade people they want to help is largely dependent on whether those people respect and trust them. Health and wellness experts should be involved in their community and demonstrate empathy and concern beyond merely providing credible health and wellness information from reputable resources.
Karla Castillo
Full-Time Lecturer, Internship & Professional Development CoordinatorCalifornia State University, Dominguez Hills
Division of Health Sciences
How do you envision technology impacting Radiological Health Specialists in the next 5 years?
Karla Castillo: Technology is moving us today! As of February, when the pandemic started to affect us in academia, we noticed our partners began to go virtual as well. My students have learned a lot about technology in their courses and during the internship. We only know that moving forward, this will continue and become part of health care! One prime example is Telemedicine, where patients can obtain medical services through a virtual call! It's an exciting time with health care and technology playing an important role, and it will continue to grow with the years to come.
What type of skills will young Radiological Health Specialists need?
Pat Munzer: The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) realizes that due to the increased risk of potential exposure to COVID patients, several clinical sites were (and still are) preventing students from working directly with COVID-19 patients and also in the ER or prohibiting students from attending their clinical site entirely - this has adversely affected the student's ability to complete their clinical in a timely fashion and, in some cases, delayed graduation. CoARC recognized that its programs needed to employ different approaches and strategies that may be influenced by individual, institutional policies and procedures, local, state, and federal regulations. CoARC reminded its programs of their responsibility to demonstrate that their blend of in-person, simulation and telehealth clinical experiences adequately prepare students for entry into practice.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Radiological Health Specialists to find work opportunities?
Pat Munzer: While the disruptions to education impacted all students in areas significantly affected by COVID-19, by in large, the students that were prepared to graduate this past May/June had already completed most of their training. Anecdotally, we have not heard any adverse consequences of this disruption on program graduates this Spring/Summer. We really won't know for sure the impact on these students, quantitatively speaking, until we collect and analyze the program outcomes from this year. That is not scheduled to occur until July 2021. Perhaps of more significant concern are the students expected to graduate in May 2021. These students will have had to experience disruptions and challenges in their education for most of their training.
Dr. Molly Greaney Ph.D.
Chair of Health StudiesUniversity of Rhode Island
Department of Health Studies
Will there be an increase or decrease in demand for Radiological Health Specialists in the next 5 years?
Dr. Molly Greaney Ph.D.: I think there will be an increased demand for health science graduates. The pandemic has brought the importance of public health and robust public health infrastructure to the forefront. It also has made evident the need to address health inequities, promote healthful behaviors, and the importance of prevention, including primary prevention.
What technology do you think will become more important and prevalent for Radiological Health Specialists in the next 3-5 years?
Dr. Deborah Riebe Ph.D.: The pandemic has made us realize that many things can be done remotely in our daily lives. Telehealth is here to stay and will likely grow over the coming years. While there will still be a need for face-to-face appointments, many medical meetings and counseling sessions can be effectively completed remotely. Online individual and group exercise sessions are becoming more common and help those with time constraints or who prefer to exercise at home rather than in a fitness center. Technology that connects health and wellness professionals, easier for individuals with poor technical skills or physical challenges such as poor eyesight, is essential.
What experience really stands out on Radiological Health Specialist resumes?
Joshua Thompson: In my opinion, the best experiences that stand out on a resume are first, the internship, and second, any extra-curricular activities the student is involved in. Students can provide additional information during an interview from their experiences in an internship. Student involvement shows other initiatives and potential self-motivation, which are positives for any employer.
In the current environment we are in, having any understanding and experience in the field, even as someone who is in their first professional employment opportunity, and not just a desire but a propensity to not only show up but complete tasks to better themselves, will provide value to the organization, and in turn, potentially separate the new employee from their peers.
How do you envision technology impacting Radiological Health Specialists in the next 5 years?
Joshua Thompson: Telehealth and telemedicine will continue to grow, and regulatory requirements will become less strict. We have had such technological advances that providing telehealth and telemedicine services can, and should, have a significant impact on the future of healthcare. We have indigent mental health programs in the U.S., and a few reasons for that are reimbursement for the services and the negative stigma that receiving mental health services has. Suppose providers can deliver their services through an approved technological process.
In that case, this can lower the costs associated with operating their business and allow more people in need to seek the help they need from the privacy of their own homes. By reducing the values of the provider, those smaller reimbursing services can generate a higher margin. This will bring more professionals to the field to provide services, removing the issue that there aren't enough providers to do the work. There is a better opportunity not to have as many missed appointments due to the increased privacy of receiving services in their home.
While that is only one answer, I believe that we are currently in and providers being forced to use technology in ways they had not had to prior. There will be a shift toward different technological delivery methods. Some can remove that initial fear of "can I provide good care" because they had to learn how to practice medicine and deliver care in a new manner. Change is hard and often negatively viewed; with Coronavirus making us look at different ways to provide healthcare through technology, change was forced on us. Some of those negative thoughts or notions might have also been changed.
Dr. Tonya Nicholson
ChairFrontier Nursing University
Department of Midwifery and Women's Health
What experience really stands out on Radiological Health Specialist resumes?
Dr. Tonya Nicholson: For all advanced practice roles and for hiring within academia:
-Membership and activities within associated professional organizations
-Presentations or publications
-Advocacy Work
-Other community volunteer work
As a practice director and as an academic administrator, I am looking for well-rounded individuals with a passion for their work. I want to hire someone who loves their job and infuses the work environment with joy and excitement. The capacity to function as an influential member of the team will often be the deciding factor between candidates.
While specific skill sets are required for particular positions, attitude and aptitude are equally valued.
When hiring nurse-midwives, the following experience is valuable:
-Full-scope midwifery practice
-Other experience in advanced practice (if the applicant has more than one area of certification)
Previous nursing experience in a related area:
-Labor and delivery
-postpartum/newborn
-Nursery
-Women's health
-Childbirth educator
-Lactation Work
-Advocacy work for maternal/newborn health or issues
When hiring NPs, the following experience is valuable:
-Related NP practice experience
-Other experience in advanced practice (if the applicant has more than one area of certification)
-Related RN practice
When hiring for academia:
-Clinical practice experience
-Teaching experience (especially at a similar level to the one applied for)
-Teaching philosophy that aligns with the mission of hiring institution
-Passion for content
Dr. Stefanie Corbett
Chair of the Department of Health Care Administration and Human Resource ManagementLimestone University
Department of Health Care
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Radiological Health Specialists to find work opportunities?
Dr. Stefanie Corbett: One of the significant advantages of majoring in health care administration is the job outlook is projected to grow over the next decade across the country steadily. Opportunities exist in various health care settings for graduates in both urban and rural markets in all states. I advise my graduates to apply for both market types; those may require relocation and those that do not. In many cases, I have seen where local health care providers are eager to recruit and retain "homegrown" graduates from local universities. Still, students should be open to relocating as necessary to accept the best opportunity.
How do you envision technology impacting Radiological Health Specialists in the next 5 years?
Dr. Stefanie Corbett: Technology is continually evolving in the field of health care. In real-time, administrators may access financial and clinical data, patient information, employee records, and regulatory policy updates, to name a few. They have such advancements in technology that help to ensure quick and astute decision making.
How do you envision technology impacting Radiological Health Specialists in the next 5 years?
Dr. David Marc: In the next five years, I believe we will continue to see a greater emphasis on healthcare data and technologies that support the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of the data. We will likely see technologies that focus on data reporting and visualization continue to grow in adoption, technologies that focus on automation to create more efficient and effective processes are likely to grow in adoption, and the use of artificial intelligence to learn from data and support decisions is likely to grow. We have already seen these technologies begin to be adopted, and this adoption will likely accelerate within the next five years.
Halaevalu Ofahengaue Vakalahi
Dean and ProfessorHawai'i Pacific University
College of Health & Society
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Radiological Health Specialists to find work opportunities?
Halaevalu Ofahengaue Vakalahi: The aftermath of COVID, and the recovery phase, will yield increased employment opportunities in social work across the country and the globe. Social work is a rich and broad field, as our curriculum educates students in practice, policy, research, theory, and the signature pedagogy of field education/practicum. You can't go wrong with that span of the knowledge base. It is a versatile degree for any career of interest.