Career Paths From Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistsLateral Move92.7% skill match
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 19% higher.
Current median salary
$80,110
Target median salary
$95,480
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansLateral Move93.5% skill match
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 7% lower.
Current median salary
$80,110
Target median salary
$74,310
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Nuclear Medicine TechnologistsLateral Move95.8% skill match
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians and Nuclear Medicine Technologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Nuclear Medicine Technologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 27% higher.
Current median salary
$80,110
Target median salary
$101,370
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Physical Therapist AssistantsCareer Change91.3% skill match
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians and Physical Therapist Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Physical Therapist Assistants is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 15% lower.
Current median salary
$80,110
Target median salary
$68,380
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Dental HygienistsLateral Move93% skill match
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians and Dental Hygienists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Dental Hygienists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 22% higher.
Current median salary
$80,110
Target median salary
$98,100
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Forensic Science TechniciansCareer Change92.6% skill match
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians and Forensic Science Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Forensic Science Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 10% lower.
Current median salary
$80,110
Target median salary
$72,060
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Forest and Conservation TechniciansCareer Change92.7% skill match
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians and Forest and Conservation Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Forest and Conservation Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 32% lower.
Current median salary
$80,110
Target median salary
$54,560
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Parking Enforcement WorkersCareer Change97.3% skill match
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians and Parking Enforcement Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Parking Enforcement Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 42% lower.
Current median salary
$80,110
Target median salary
$46,730
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Prepress Technicians and WorkersCareer Change91.5% skill match
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians and Prepress Technicians and Workers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Prepress Technicians and Workers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 39% lower.
Current median salary
$80,110
Target median salary
$48,690
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
OrderliesCareer Change91.9% skill match
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians and Orderlies share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Orderlies is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 52% lower.
Current median salary
$80,110
Target median salary
$38,290
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Correctional Officers and JailersCareer Change91.7% skill match
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians and Correctional Officers and Jailers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Correctional Officers and Jailers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 26% lower.
Current median salary
$80,110
Target median salary
$58,940
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Diagnostic Medical SonographersLateral Move0% skill match
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Diagnostic Medical Sonographers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 21% higher.
Current median salary
$80,110
Target median salary
$96,590
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
3
Bridge and Lock TendersCareer Change92% skill match
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians and Bridge and Lock Tenders share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Bridge and Lock Tenders is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 28% lower.
Current median salary
$80,110
Target median salary
$57,700
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Meter Readers, UtilitiesCareer Change94% skill match
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians and Meter Readers, Utilities share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Meter Readers, Utilities is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 40% lower.
Current median salary
$80,110
Target median salary
$48,150
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2
Bus Drivers, SchoolCareer Change91% skill match
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians and Bus Drivers, School share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Bus Drivers, School is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 40% lower.
Current median salary
$80,110
Target median salary
$47,920
Current Job Zone
3
Target Job Zone
2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.