How much does an xray tech make in Denver Colorado?

The average radiologic technician in Denver, CO makes $44,065 annually. The average hourly rate for a radiologic technician is $21.19/hr. This compares to the national average radiologic technician salary of $50,622. Below, we break down the average radiologic technician salary in Denver, CO by the highest paying companies and industries. You can also compare different types of radiologic technician salaries in and around Denver and a salary history chart that shows how the average salary for radiologic technicians has changed over time in Denver.

As the population ages, there will be a greater need for diagnostic imaging and therefore a greater need for certified radiology technologists. Radiologic technologists of differing specialties earn different levels of income:

• Radiographers, also known as X-Ray technicians, are the most common type of radiologic technologist and report having low starting salaries
• Mammographers, who take medical images of breasts, are also a type of radiologic technologist that have low starting salaries
• MRI technologists, who operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment, tend to start at higher salaries
• Nuclear medicine technologists also report a higher starting salary

As with most careers, location, experience and type of employer are the biggest determining factors as to what a potential radiology technologist salary will be. Other things that can affect the salary of a radiology technologist is certification. Having multiple certifications in numerous specialties can reflect a higher salary.