Radiographers in North Carolina (NC) 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 North Carolina and/or x ray tech schools in North Carolina on this page to mean the same thing.
Top Schools for Radiology Tech Training NC
Radiology tech programs in North Carolina are usually accredited by 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 the top 26 schools and colleges in North Carolina that offer accredited or approved radiology tech programs and degrees.
| College | City | Degree | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph Community College | Asheboro | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College | Asheville | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| South College Asheville | Asheville | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | Bachelor | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Carolinas College of Health Sciences | Charlotte | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Presbyterian Medical Center/Novant Health | Charlotte | Certificate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Vance-Granville Community College | Creedmoor | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College | Fayetteville | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Catawba Valley Community College | Hickory | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute | Hudson | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Guilford Technical Community College | Jamestown | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Lenoir Community College | Kinston | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Stanly Community College | Locust | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Robeson Community College | Lumberton | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Carteret Community College | Morehead City | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Sandhills Community College | Pinehurst | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Wake Technical Community College | Raleigh | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Edgecombe Community College | Rocky Mount | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College | Salisbury | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Cleveland Community College | Shelby | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Johnston Community College | Smithfield | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Southwestern Community College | Sylva | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Wilkes Community College | Wilkesboro | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Cape Fear Community College | Wilmington | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Forsyth Technical Community College | Winston-Salem | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
| Pitt Community College | Winterville | Associate | JRCERT, ARRT |
Radiology Tech Licensing Requirements in NC
North Carolina does not currently license radiology tech personnel.
For more information on licensing, certification, and continuing education requirements, contact the North Carolina Medical Board.
State Board: North Carolina Medical Board
Website: https://www.ncmedboard.org/licensure
Phone: 1-800-253-9653
Radiology Tech Salaries in NC
| Salary | $59,910 |
| # Employed | 7,400 |
| Hourly Pay | $28.81 |
| Top 10% | $77,890 |
| Bottom 10% | $45,410 |
The average annual salary for radiology techs in North Carolina is $59,910. This equates to an hourly wage of $28.81 per hour.
Over the past five years salary levels for radiology techs in the state have increased by 4.9%, or $2,800.
Radiology techs in North Carolina earn almost 10% 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 $45,410 whilst the top 10% made $77,890 per annum.
- Those located in Durham-Chapel Hill earned some of the highest salaries in the state at $67,550 per annum, whilst those in New Bern earned some of the lowest average salaries at $51,530 per annum.
See the table below for salaries and employment by metro area in North Carolina.
| Metro Area | Average Salary | # Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville | $55,990 | 420 |
| Burlington | $58,630 | 90 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $60,240 | 1,740 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $67,550 | 830 |
| Fayetteville | $61,400 | 270 |
| Goldsboro | $55,840 | 40 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $57,070 | 460 |
| Greenville | $58,320 | 110 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $57,320 | 300 |
| Jacksonville | $56,210 | 40 |
| New Bern | $51,530 | 60 |
| Raleigh | $61,460 | 670 |
| Rocky Mount | $55,710 | 80 |
| Wilmington | $53,750 | 330 |
| Winston-Salem | $62,100 | 740 |
Radiology Tech Employment in North Carolina
There are currently 7,400 people working as radiology techs in North Carolina (2021). The employment of radiology techs in North Carolina experienced a growth of just 0.7%, or 50 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 North Carolina
The table below compares radiology tech income and employment in North Carolina with other closely related careers.
| Salary | Employment | |
|---|---|---|
| Radiology Tech | $59,910 | 7,400 |
| Ultrasound Tech | $72,050 | 2,950 |
| MRI Tech | $71,310 | 980 |
| Cardiovascular Tech | $57,510 | 1,430 |
| Nuclear Med Tech | $71,800 | 510 |