Earnings

The median annual wage for radiologic technologists was $54,620 in May 2012.  The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $37,060, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $77,160. 

The median annual wage for MRI technologists was $65,360 in May 2012.  The lowest 10 percent earned less than $46,400, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $89,130.  

Most radiologic and MRI technologists work full time.  Because imaging is needed in emergency situations, some technologists work evenings, weekends, or on call.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Edition (http://www.bls.gov/oco/)