Michigan Radiology Tech Training and Careers

Radiographers in Michigan (MI) are healthcare professionals who are responsible for the operation of x ray equipment to produce diagnostic images 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 Michigan and/or x ray tech schools in Michigan on this page to mean the same thing.

Schools for Radiology Tech Training in Michigan

Radiology tech programs in Michigan are usually accredited by the the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and/or approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Below is a list of top 24 schools and colleges in Michigan that offer accredited or approved radiology tech programs and degrees.

Radiology Tech Requirements Michigan

Michigan does not have any requirements relating to the licensing of radiology techs and the operators of x-ray machines.  With this being said, many candidates will still choose to register with the ARRT and sit their certification exams, as employers may seek additional credentials.

• Obtain an Associate’s Degree in Radiology: To become a radiology tech in Michigan you will need to have completed a recognised radiology program at an accredited school. Employers will usually have a preference for an associate’s degree at a minimum.
• ARRT Exams: An associate’s degree is also a minimum requirement to apply to sit the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exams. The ARRT exams are computer-based and are administered at Pearson VUE testing centres throughout Michigan.
• Nuclear Medicine Techs: 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).
• Licensing Requirements: The state of Michigan does not currently (2022) have any licensure requirements for radiology/x ray techs.
• Continuing Education Requirements: You will need to maintain your ARRT registration and certification regularly, which usually requires the completion of continuing education hours.

For more information on licensing, certification, and continuing education requirements, you can contact the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity.

State Board: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity
Website: https://www.michigan.gov
Phone: 517-284-7820

Radiology Tech Salaries in Michigan

The average annual salary for radiology techs in Michigan is $60,460. This equates to an hourly wage of $29.07 per hour.

Over the past five years, salary levels for radiology techs in the state have grown by 12.2%, or $6,580.

Radiology techs in Michigan earn over 9% less 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 $47,020 whilst the top 10% made $77,960 per annum.
• Those located in Ann Arbor earned some of the highest salaries in the state at $64,500 per annum, whilst those in Niles-Benton Harbor earned some of the lowest average salaries at $57,910 per annum.

See the table below for salaries and employment by metro area in Michigan.

Radiology Tech Employment in Michigan

There are currently 6,300 people working as radiology techs in Michigan (2021). The employment of radiology techs in Michigan experienced a small decrease of -1.4%, or -90 jobs, since 2016.

Going forward, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment growth of 6% nationwide between 2021 and 2031. This is around the same as for all other professions.

Related careers in Michigan

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