Washington Radiology Tech Schools and Careers

Radiographers in Washington (WA) have an average annual salary of $77,380. A career as a radiographer in Washington State offers strong prospects for motivated and hardworking students.

Below you will find information on all the top accredited radiology schools near you in Washington. 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. On this page, we may switch between the terms radiology tech schools in Washington and/or x ray tech schools in Washington to mean the same thing.

Washington Schools with Radiology Tech Programs in 2022

Above is a list of the top 9 schools and colleges in Washington that offer accredited or approved radiology tech programs and degrees.

Radiology tech programs in Washington are usually accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and/or approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Radiology Tech Requirements in Washington

To become a radiology tech in Washington, 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 your 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 Washington 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 Department of Health Radiologic Technology Program on the details below:

State Board: Department of Health Radiologic Technology Program
Website: https://doh.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 236-4700

How much do Radiology Techs earn in Washington?

The average annual salary for radiologic techs in Washington is $77,380 per annum or $37.20 per hour.  This is 16.4% more than the national average of $66,490 for the profession in 2022.

Over the past five years salary levels for radiology techs in the state grew by 13.3%, or $9,060.

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 $59,280 whilst the top 10% made $99,770 per annum.
• Those located in Olympia-Tumwater had some of the highest salary levels in the state at $78,230, whilst those in Kennewick-Richland earned some of the lowest average salaries at $65,840 per annum.

The table below shows the income and employment of radiology techs across the top metro areas in Washington.

Radiology Tech Employment in Washington

There are currently 3,210 people employed as radiology techs in Washington. This equates to a large decrease of -20.9%, or -850 jobs, since 2016.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has predicted a 6% increase in radiology tech positions across the country between 2021 and 2031.

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