Radiology Tech Schools and Careers New Jersey

Radiographers working in New Jersey (NJ) are responsible for the operation of x ray equipment to produce diagnostic images used to help radiologists and physicians to diagnose and treat patients.

Radiographers in New Jersey are also referred to as radiology technologists/technicians, rad techs and x ray technicians/techs.

The below overview of the top schools in New Jersey offering programs in radiology is intended to help you find the right school near you for your needs. Please note that throughout this page we may switch between the terms radiology tech schools in New Jersey and x ray tech schools in New Jersey.

Accredited Radiology Tech Schools in New Jersey 2022

The above table lists all schools in New Jersey 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 New Jersey.

There are currently 15 accredited or approved radiology tech schools in New Jersey.

NJ Requirements to Become a Radiology Tech

1. Graduate from a radiology program at an approved or accredited school in New Jersey. Most schools will offer the option of an associate’s degree, and employers will usually have a preference for an associate’s 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 centres throughout New Jersey.

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 New Jersey. You may also apply for a limited license, allowing you to perform a limited scope of x rays such as chest, dental, orthopaedic, etc.

4. Once you have found employment as a radiology tech you must keep up to date with your state’s continuing professional development requirements.

If you have any queries relating to licensing, certification or continuing professional development for radiology techs, you can contact the New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection Radiation Protection Element on the details below.

State Board: New Jersey Dept of Environmental Protection Radiation Protection Element
Website: https://state.nj.us
Phone: (609) 984-5890

Radiology Tech Salaries in New Jersey

At $74,300 per year (or $35.72 per hour) the average annual salary for radiologic techs in New Jersey is 11.7% greater than the national average of $66,490 per annum for the profession.

Over the past five years, salary levels for radiology techs in the state have experienced an increase of 14.0%, or $9,130.

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 $59,540 whilst the top 10% made $94,870 per annum.
• Those working in Trenton had some of the highest salary levels in the state at $73,320, whilst those in Atlantic City-Hammonton earned some of the lowest average salaries at $66,650 per annum.

The table below shows salary levels across the major metro areas in New Jersey;

Radiology Tech Employment in New Jersey

There are currently 5,990 people working as radiology techs in New Jersey (2021). The employment of radiology techs in New Jersey saw an increase of 4.0%, or 230 jobs, in the 5 years since 2016.

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

Similar careers in New Jersey

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