Radiology Tech Schools in Pennsylvania 2023

Radiographers in Pennsylvania (PA) are also referred to as radiology technologists/technicians, rad techs and, quite often, as x-ray technicians/techs. On this page, we will most frequently use the terms radiology tech schools in Pennsylvania and/or x-ray tech schools in Pennsylvania to mean the same thing.

There are 10,940 people working as radiology technologists/x-ray technologists in Pennsylvania, earning approximately $60,390 per year.

Below you will find information on the top schools in your area offering radiology tech programs, information on how to become a radiology tech in Pennsylvania, as well as up-to-date careers information.

Accredited Radiology Tech Schools in Pennsylvania

The table below lists all schools in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.

There are currently 35 schools accredited or approved by the JRCERT and ARRT in Pennsylvania.

How to Become a Radiology Tech in Pennsylvania

To begin your career as a radiology tech in Pennsylvania you will need to graduate from an accredited or approved program and fulfil licensing requirements before obtaining employment.

• Obtain an Associates Degree in Radiology: To become a radiology tech in Pennsylvania you will need to have completed a recognised radiology program at an accredited school. Employers will usually have a preference for an associates degree at a minimum.
• ARRT Exams: An associates degree is also a minimum requirement to apply to sit the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exams which are required for licensing in most states. The ARRT exams are computer based and are administered at Pearson VUE testing centres throughout Pennsylvania.
• Nuclear Medicine Techs: 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).
• Licensing Requirements: To work as a radiology tech in Pennsylvania requires licensing. Once you have successfully passed the ARRT (or NMTCB) exams you can apply for a license in your state.
• Limited License Options: Candidates can also apply for a limited license. A limited license allows the holder to take x-rays of select parts of the anatomy while under supervision. Examples of limited license include chest, dental, orthopaedic, podiatric, etc.
• Continuing Education Requirements: You will need to renew your license on a regular basis. License renewal typically requires the completion of continuing education hours.

For more information on licensing, certification, and continuing education requirements you can contact the State Board of Medicine.

State Board: State Board of Medicine
Website: https://dos.pa.gov
Phone: (717) 783-1400

Salaries for Radiology Techs in Pennsylvania

At $60,390, or $29.04 per hour, the average annual salary for radiologic techs in Pennsylvania is 9.2% less than the national average of $66,490 (2022) for the profession.

Average annual salaries for radiology techs in Pennsylvania have experienced a bump of 7.6%, or $4,250, in the 5 years since 2016.

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

• The bottom 10% of earners (entry-level) made just $47,020 whilst the top 10% made $77,020 per annum.
• Those located in Chambersburg-Waynesboro earned some of the highest salaries in the state at $65,060 per annum, whilst those in Johnstown earned some of the lowest average salaries at $50,430 per annum.

Employment of Radiology Techs in Pennsylvania

There are currently 10,940 people employed as radiology techs in Pennsylvania. This represents a rise of 4.1%, or 430 jobs, since 2016.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates a 6% increase in radiology tech positions across the country between 2021 and 2031.

Related careers in Pennsylvania

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