Quick answer: The Chattanooga metro employs about 350 radiologic technologists (BLS OEWS, May 2025), and licensing is set at the state level, through your state radiologic health or licensing board.
Licensing is a state matter, not a city one. Radiography programs are JRCERT-accredited and certification runs through ARRT. Most states also require a licence that references ARRT certification, but the requirement is not uniform and a few states regulate differently, so the rule has to be checked locally.
See the Tennessee licensing and pay overview for the statewide picture, and confirm current requirements with your state radiologic health or licensing board.
Schools in our database near this area, ranked by BOC Score. The list favors schools with a related program on record, but program availability and delivery format change, so confirm directly with any school that it currently offers the program you want.
This page lists 5 schools within 183 miles, nearest first in 25-mile distance bands, then by BOC Score inside each band with the highest at the top. 5 of them carry a score.
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Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Source: ACCSC IPEDS College Scorecard
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in the Chattanooga area earn a median $62,090 per year, below the national median of $80,110 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
| Metric | Chattanooga metro | Tennessee | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $62,090 | $64,630 | $80,110 |
| 10th percentile | $50,080 | $50,540 | $55,980 |
| 25th percentile | $59,460 | $59,610 | $64,810 |
| 75th percentile | $77,420 | $78,700 | $98,750 |
| 90th percentile | $84,020 | $90,790 | $118,660 |
| Employment | 350 | 4,660 | 230,490 |
| Location quotient | 0.87 | - | 1.00 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Metro figures cover the Chattanooga, TN-GA metropolitan statistical area.
The Chattanooga median of $62,090 is below the national median of $80,110, and below the Tennessee statewide median of $64,630 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The metro’s location quotient of 0.87 means radiologic technologists are less concentrated here than in the average U.S. labor market (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Higher concentration generally means more employers competing for the same people, and an easier job change later.
Imaging jobs sit where the hospitals and outpatient imaging centers are, so the metro picture matters more than the statewide one.
| Metro area | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $76,450 | 1,450 |
| Memphis | $66,320 | 890 |
| Knoxville | $68,890 | 670 |
| Kingsport | $61,450 | 200 |
| Johnson City | $75,980 | 190 |
| Jackson | $64,620 | 160 |
| Clarksville | $62,380 | 110 |
Figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Wage and employment figures describe the occupation as measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, not the graduates of any particular program, and individual outcomes may vary. Licensing rules change; confirm current requirements with the responsible state board before enrolling.
The median annual wage for radiologic technologists in the Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area is $62,090, below the national median of $80,110 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
The Chattanooga, TN-GA metro area employs about 350 radiologic technologists (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Licensing is handled at state level rather than by city. Radiography programs are JRCERT-accredited and certification runs through ARRT. Most states also require a licence that references ARRT certification, but the requirement is not uniform and a few states regulate differently, so the rule has to be checked locally. Confirm current requirements with your state radiologic health or licensing board.
The academic portion of these programs is widely available online for working adults, while labs, clinical hours or supervised field work are completed in person. Check that the program's accreditation satisfies your state radiologic health or licensing board.
The Chattanooga metro median is $62,090 against a statewide median of $64,630 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Compare that gap with the difference in living costs before treating it as a raise.
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