Radiology Technology Schools In California
California has 35 accredited radiology technology schools where radiology technology faculty who teach radiology technology classes can find employment. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of radiology technology and radiology technology training in California, which includes radiology technology training at the following levels:
- Radiology Technology Certificate
- Associates degree in Radiology Technology
- Bachelors degree in Radiology Technology
- Masters degree in Radiology Technology
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Professional Trends
California Vs. National Radiology Technology Employment
| California | 40,940 |
| National | 510,470 |
Of all of the radiology professionals in the country, nearly 8% are in the state of California.
Employment Growth for Radiology professionals In California
| 33,750 | 34,760 | 35,270 | 37,700 | 24,590 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
The number of radiology professionals is shrinking in California. There were 9,160 less radiology professionals working in California in 2010, than there were in 2006. Thus, in California, this field has shrunk by 27% in four years. This decline is faster than the change in the number of radiology professionals around the country. Nationally, the number of radiology professionals has shrunk by 26% from 2006 to 2010.
Radiology Technology VS. All Professions salaries in California
| $102,340 | $112,140 | $121,545 | $124,915 | $191,650 |
| $48,885 | $52,410 | $54,744 | $56,285 | $57,176 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Radiology Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
The amount earned by radiology professionals is increasing in California. The mean salary for radiology professionals in 2006 was $102,340 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $191,650 per year.
Salary percentiles for Radiology professionals in California
10th percentile |
$65,880 |
25th percentile |
$131,910 |
50th percentile |
$197,940 |
75th percentile |
$217,734 |
90th percentile |
$239,507 |
Thus, radiology professionals' salaries grew by 47% in 4 years. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of radiology technology, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid radiology professionals earning 100% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in California state.
Average Salaries for Radiology professionals and related professions in California
Health Science |
$76,941 |
Sonography |
$77,260 |
X Ray Technician |
$66,040 |
In California, radiology professionals earn, on average, more than professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Radiology Technology programs available for each degree type for all schools in California
associate |
29 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
40 |
| Total | 71 |
Most of these graduates, or 56%, earned a undergraduate certificate in radiology technology.