Radiology Tech Schools and Careers in Alaska

Radiographers in Alaska (AK) are healthcare professionals who are responsible for the operation of x ray equipment to produce diagnostic images which are used to assist radiologists and physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Radiographers are also known as radiology technologists/technicians, rad techs and x ray technicians/techs.

We will most frequently use the terms radiology tech schools in Alaska and/or x ray tech schools in Alaska on this page to mean the same thing.

Top Schools for Radiology Tech Training Alaska

There is currently only 1 radiology tech programs in Alaska (2022) which has been either accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or is a American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) recognised programs.

Radiology Tech Requirements in Alaska

1. Graduate from a radiology program at an approved or accredited school in Alaska. Most schools will offer the option of an associates degree and employers will usually have a preference for an associates degree or higher.
2. Once you have graduated from an approved program you will need to sit and pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exams which are required for licensing. If you wish to specialise in nuclear medicine technology you will need to sit and pass the specialist exams set by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Exams are administered at Pearson VUE testing centers throughout Alaska.
3. Once you have successfully passed the ARRT or NMTCB exams you will need to apply for a license. Licensing is mandatory if you wish to work as a radiology tech in Alaska. You may also apply for a limited license which will allow you to perform a limited scope of x rays such as chest, dental, orthopedic, etc.
4. Once you have found employment as a radiology tech you must keep up to date with your states continuing professional development requirements.

If you have any queries relating to licensing, certification or continuing professional development for radiology techs you can contact the Alaska Dept Of Health and Social Services on the details below;

State Board: Alaska Dept Of Health and Social Services
Website: https://dhss.alaska.gov
Phone: 907-334-2483

Radiology Tech Salaries in Alaska

The average annual salary for radiology techs in Alaska is $77,690. This equates to an hourly wage of $37.35 per hour.

Over the past five years salary levels for radiology techs in the state have had an increase of by 9.5%, or $6,730.

In 2022 radiology techs in Alaska earn almost 17% greater than the national average of $66,490 for the profession.

Salary levels within the state will vary depending on your metro area, years of experience, and place of employment.

• The bottom 10% of earners (entry-level) made just $59,810 whilst the top 10% of earners in the profession have an average salary of $99,550.
• Those located in – earned some of the highest salaries in the state at – per annum, whilst those in – earned some of the lowest average salaries at – per annum.

Radiology Tech Jobs in Alaska

There are currently 450 people employed as radiology techs in Alaska. This equals a large increase of 40.6%, or 130 jobs, since 2016.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates a 6% increase in radiology tech positions across the country between 2021 and 2031.

The table below compares radiology tech income and employment in Alaska with other closely related careers.