Mississippi Radiology Technician School and Careers Guide

Radiographers in Mississippi (MS) earn an average annual salary of $49,880 with a strong employment outlook. A career as a radiographer in the state of Mississippi offers strong prospects for motivated and hardworking students.

Below you will find information on all the top accredited radiology schools near you in Mississippi. We also provide information on certification requirements and salary and employment data.

Please note: radiographers may also be referred to as radiology technologists/technicians, rad techs and x ray technicians/techs. On this page, we use the terms radiology tech schools in Mississippi and/or x ray tech schools in Mississippi to have the same meaning.

Mississippi Schools with Radiology Tech Programs

The above table lists all schools in Mississippi offering programs in radiography which have been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) as well as any American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) recognised programs in Mississippi.

There are currently 11 such accredited or approved radiology tech schools in Mississippi.

Requirements to Become a Radiology Tech in Mississippi

In order to become a radiology tech in Mississippi, you will need to graduate from an approved/accredited program.

Once you have graduated,

you will need to take additional licensing exams before applying for you radiology tech license. Licensing exams are set by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Your license will allow you to work as a radiology tech in Mississippi however you will need to maintain your license regularly and fulfil continuing education requirements.

For more information on licensing, certification, and continuing education requirements for radiology techs, you can contact the Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure Division on the details below.

State Board: Mississippi State Department of Health Professional Licensure Division
Website: https://msdh.ms.gov
Phone: (601) 364-7360

Radiology Tech Salary in Mississippi

At $49,880, or $23.98 per hour, the average annual salary for radiology techs in Mississippi is 25% less than the national average of $66,490 per annum for radiology techs.

Average annual salaries for radiology techs in Mississippi have had a bump of 4.1%, or $1,950, in the five years since 2016.

Salary levels vary depending on years of experience, employer and location;

• The bottom 10% of earners (entry-level) made just $36,940 whilst the top 10% made $61,600 per annum.
• Those located in Gulfport-Biloxi-Pascagoula earned $52,480 per annum, whilst those in Hattiesburg made just $46,860 per annum.

The table below further breaks down salary levels by metro area in Mississippi.

Employment of Radiology Techs in Mississippi

There are currently 2,420 people working as radiology techs in Mississippi (2021). The employment of radiology techs in Mississippi has grown 13.6%, or 290 jobs, since 2016.

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

Similar careers in Mississippi

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