Oklahoma Radiology Tech Schools and Careers

Radiographers in Oklahoma (OK) have an average annual salary of $58,890 per annum. Additionally, a career as a radiographer in Oklahoma offers strong prospects for motivated and hardworking students.

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

Please note: radiographers are also referred to as radiology technologists/technicians, rad techs and x ray technicians/techs and on this page we may the terms radiology tech schools in Oklahoma and/or x ray tech schools in Oklahoma to mean the same thing.

Oklahoma Schools with Radiology Tech Programs

The above table lists all schools in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.

There are currently 12 accredited or approved radiology tech schools in Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Licensing Requirements for Radiology Techs

Oklahoma does not require licensing for radiologic techs – only radiology assistants. However, many candidates will still opt to register with the ARRT and sit their certification exams. There are many reasons to still pursue ARRT certification in Oklahoma, even if it is not a statutory requirement;

• To stand out in the jobs market,
• To safeguard against potential future changes to licensing requirements in the state, and
• To open up opportunities out of state.

Graduation from an approved school is a prerequisite to applying for the ARRT exams.

For more information on licensing, certification, and continuing education requirements for radiology techs, you can contact the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision on the details below.

State Board: Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
Website: https://www.okmedicalboard.org/
Phone: 405) 962-1400

Radiology Tech Salary in Oklahoma

At $58,890, or $28.31 per hour, the average annual salary for radiology techs in Oklahoma is 11.4% less than the national average of $66,490 per annum for radiology techs.

Average annual salaries for radiology techs in Oklahoma have grown 11.2%, or $5,920, 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 $44,350 whilst the top 10% made $77,210 per annum.
• Those located in Oklahoma City earned $63,230 per annum, whilst those in Lawton made just $53,820 per annum.

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

Employment of Radiology Techs in Oklahoma

There are currently 2,840 people working as radiology techs in Oklahoma (2021). The employment of radiology techs in Oklahoma has had a rise of 15.0%, or 370 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 Oklahoma

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