Top Schools for Radiology Tech in Utah

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Radiographers in Utah (UT) earn an average salary of $61,460 with strong job prospects.

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

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

Top Radiology Tech Schools in Utah

In order to become a radiology tech in Utah you will need to graduate from an approved/accredited program.

Listed below are the top 4 radiology tech programs in Utah which have been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and/or are American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) recognised programs.

CollegeCityDegreeAccreditation
Weber State UniversityOgdenARRT
Mountainland Technical CollegeLehiARRT
Dixie State UniversitySt. GeorgeAssociateJRCERT, ARRT
Salt Lake Community College (Jordan Campus)West JordanAssociateJRCERT, ARRT

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 Utah 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 Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing on the details below.

State Board: Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Website: https://dopl.utah.gov
Phone: (801) 530-6628

 

How much do Radiology Techs make in Utah?

The average annual salary for radiology techs in Utah is $61,460. This equates to an hourly wage of $29.55 per hour.

Salary$61,460
# Employed1,490
Hourly Pay$29.55
Top 10%$78,960
Bottom 10%$39,840

Over the past five years salary levels for radiology techs in the state increased by 8.1%, or $4,630.

Radiology techs in Utah earn 7.6% less than 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 $39,840 whilst the top 10% made $78,960 per annum.
  • Those located in Provo-Orem earned $62,030 per annum, whilst those in Ogden-Clearfield made just $61,030 per annum.

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

Metro AreaAverage Salary# Employed
Ogden-Clearfield$61,030290
Provo-Orem$62,030250
Salt Lake City$61,700670

Radiology Tech Jobs in Utah

There are currently 1,490 people employed as radiology techs in Utah. This equates to an increase of 8.0%, or 110 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 Utah

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

SalaryEmployment
Radiology Tech$61,4601,490
Ultrasound Tech$79,340620
MRI Tech$78,940250
Cardiovascular Tech$72,030840
Nuclear Med Tech$81,210150

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