Registered radiographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Registered radiographer demographics by:
Registered radiographer gender statistics
84.6% of registered radiographers are women and 15.4% of registered radiographers are men.
- Female, 84.6%
- Male, 15.4%
Registered radiographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.6% |
| Male | 15.4% |
Registered radiographer gender pay gap
Women earn 86¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,841
Female income
$58,252
Registered radiographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in registered radiographer positions over time. Currently, 84.6% of registered radiographers are female.
Registered radiographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.53% | 87.47% |
| 2011 | 12.59% | 87.41% |
| 2012 | 13.17% | 86.83% |
| 2013 | 12.89% | 87.11% |
| 2014 | 13.40% | 86.60% |
| 2015 | 12.78% | 87.22% |
| 2016 | 13.63% | 86.37% |
| 2017 | 13.26% | 86.74% |
| 2018 | 13.45% | 86.55% |
| 2019 | 13.77% | 86.23% |
| 2020 | 13.63% | 86.37% |
| 2021 | 15.38% | 84.62% |
Registered radiographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared registered radiographers 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% |
| Registered Radiographer | 15% | 85% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Registered radiographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among registered radiographers is White, which makes up 73.8% of all registered radiographers. Comparatively, 10.2% of registered radiographers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.0% of registered radiographers 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%
Registered radiographer race
| Registered radiographer 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% |
Registered radiographer race and ethnicity over time
See how registered radiographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Registered radiographer 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% |
Registered radiographer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian registered radiographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american registered radiographers have the lowest average salary at $63,118.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,574 |
| White | $66,534 |
| Black or African American | $63,118 |
| Asian | $77,178 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $67,615 |
Average registered radiographer age
See how the average age of registered radiographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Registered radiographer 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 |
Registered radiographer age breakdown
The average age of registered radiographers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the registered radiographer population.
Registered radiographer age breakdown
| Registered Radiographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Registered radiographer educational attainment
- Associate, 77%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Registered radiographers by degree level
| Registered radiographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 77% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Registered radiographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, registered radiographers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $75,651 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, registered radiographers earn a median annual income of $70,127 compared to $62,511 for registered radiographers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $75,651 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,127 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $62,511 |
Registered radiographer employment statistics
Company size where registered radiographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where registered radiographers work.
Registered radiographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Registered radiographer turnover and employment statistics
Registered radiographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for registered radiographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Registered radiographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Registered radiographer 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 registered radiographer tenure
The average registered radiographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 42 registered radiographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Registered radiographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 28% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Registered radiographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of registered radiographers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 94,542 |
| Registered Radiographer | 7.78% | - |
| Histology Specialist | 8.24% | 18,887 |
| Record Management Specialist | 9.29% | 95,586 |
| Dispensing Optician | 12.53% | 4,434 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Similar registered radiographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 94,542 |
| Histology Specialist | 8.24% | 18,887 |
| Record Management Specialist | 9.29% | 95,586 |
| Dispensing Optician | 12.53% | 4,434 |
| Operating Room Technician | 12.80% | 96,065 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |