Radiology Tech Schools and Careers in Montana

Radiographers in Montana (MT) 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 Montana and/or x ray tech schools in Montana on this page to mean the same thing.

Top Schools for Radiology Tech Training Montana

Listed below are the top 5 radiology tech programs in Montana which have been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) recognised programs.

Radiology Tech Requirements in Montana

1. Graduate from a radiology program at an approved or accredited school in Montana. 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 Montana.
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 Montana. 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 Montana Board of Radiologic Technologists on the details below;

State Board: Montana Board of Radiologic Technologists
Website: https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov
Phone: (406) 841-2300

Radiology Tech Salaries in Montana

The average annual salary for radiology techs in Montana is $58,570. This equates to an hourly wage of $28.16 per hour.

Over the past five years salary levels for radiology techs in the state have grown by 7.6%, or $4,150.

In 2022 radiology techs in Montana earn almost 12% 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 $46,980 whilst the top 10% of earners in the profession have an average salary of $77,450.
• Those located in Billings earned some of the highest salaries in the state at $58,650 per annum, whilst those in Missoula earned some of the lowest average salaries at $56,750 per annum.

Radiology Tech Jobs in Montana

There are currently 750 people employed as radiology techs in Montana. This equals a drop of -7.4%, or -60 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 Montana with other closely related careers.