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Radiographers in Maryland (MD) earn an average salary of $72,210 with strong job prospects.

The following overview of radiology schools in Maryland will guide you to find the best school near you for your interests and needs.

Please note that radiographers in Maryland are also known as radiology technologists/technicians, rad techs and x ray technicians/techs. Throughout this page we may interchange between the terms radiology tech school in Maryland and x ray tech school in Maryland.

Top Radiology Tech Schools in Maryland

To become a radiology tech in Maryland, you will need to graduate from an approved/accredited program.

Listed below are the top 11 radiology tech programs in Maryland which have been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and/or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) recognised programs.

CollegeCityDegreeAccreditation
Anne Arundel Community CollegeArnoldAssociateJRCERT, ARRT
Community College of Baltimore CountyBaltimoreAssociateJRCERT, ARRT
The Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimoreCertificateJRCERT, ARRT
Howard Community CollegeColumbiaAssociateJRCERT, ARRT
Hagerstown Community CollegeHagerstownAssociateJRCERT, ARRT
Fortis CollegeLandoverAssociateJRCERT, ARRT
Prince George’s Community CollegeLargoAssociateJRCERT, ARRT
Wor-Wic Community CollegeSalisburyAssociateJRCERT, ARRT
Montgomery CollegeTakoma ParkAssociateJRCERT, ARRT
Washington Adventist UniversityTakoma ParkAssociateJRCERT, ARRT
Chesapeake CollegeWye MillsAssociateJRCERT, ARRT

Once you have graduated you will need to take additional licensing exams before applying for you 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 Maryland 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 Maryland Dept of Public Health Radiation Control Program on the details below.

State Board: Maryland Dept of Public Health Radiation Control Program
Website: https://mbp.state.md.us
Phone: (410) 764-4777


How much do Radiology Techs in Maryland make?

The average annual salary for radiology techs in Maryland is $72,210. This equates to an hourly wage of $34.72 per hour.

Salary$72,210
# Employed3,160
Hourly Pay$34.72
Top 10%$94,880
Bottom 10%$56,360

Over the past five years salary levels for radiology techs in the state had an increase of by 8.6%, or $5,690.

Radiology techs in Maryland earn 8.6% above the national average of $66,490 for the profession.

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 $56,360 whilst the top 10% made $94,880 per annum.
  • Those located in California-Lexington Park earned $76,350 per annum, whilst those in Hagerstown-Martinsburg made just $59,710 per annum.

The table below further breaks down earnings from radiology techs across the main metro areas in the state.

Metro AreaAverage Salary# Employed
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson$71,8001,660
California-Lexington Park$76,35040
Hagerstown-Martinsburg$59,710210
Salisbury$60,210310

Radiology Tech Jobs in Maryland

There are currently 3,160 people employed as radiology techs in Maryland. This equates to a large drop of -22.0%, or -890 jobs, in the 5 years 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 Maryland

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

SalaryEmployment
Radiology Tech$72,2103,160
Cardiovascular Tech$68,2601,200
Ultrasound Tech$84,6801,770
MRI Tech$80,910990
Nuclear Med Tech$83,050430

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