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Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Rhode Island earn a median $85,330 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). This page lists radiologic technology schools near Providence, sorted by distance, with program lengths, credentials, and local wage data so you can compare training options.
Sources: BLS OEWS, May 2025; BLS Employment Projections, 2024-2034; IPEDS / program catalogs, 2023.
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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
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,980 |
| 25th | $64,810 |
| 50th (median) | $80,110 |
| 75th | $98,750 |
| 90th | $118,660 |
| Year | Employment |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 228,000 |
| 2034 projected | 237,800 |
| Percent change | +4.3% |
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,980 |
| 25th | $64,810 |
| 50th (median) | $80,110 |
| 75th | $98,750 |
| 90th | $118,660 |
| Year | Employment |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 228,000 |
| 2034 projected | 237,800 |
| Percent change | +4.3% |
Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray Tech) roles are regulated in many states. Confirm the current credential and any license requirements with the Rhode Island board before enrolling — requirements change.
Most radiologic technology workers train through a short postsecondary certificate or diploma that combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical, lab, or externship hours. A smaller number enter through registered apprenticeships or employer-sponsored training; confirm hour totals and clinical placement details with each program before enrolling.
Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray Tech) programs blend healthcare fundamentals — anatomy, medical terminology, infection control, and patient safety — with the hands-on skills specific to the role, practiced in labs and a supervised clinical or externship. Coursework also prepares you for the certification or licensing exam where one applies.
Most Radiologic Technologist (X-Ray Tech) programs are short certificate or diploma tracks that take roughly 4 to 12 months of full-time study; degree tracks (where they exist) run longer. Actual length depends on schedule, clinical hours, and any prerequisites.
According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (BLS OEWS May 2025), Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Rhode Island earned a median annual wage of approximately $85,330. Pay varies with experience, certification, and employer; the 10th to 90th percentile range in Rhode Island was about $65,840 to $109,640 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
BLS Employment Projections (2024-2034) estimate national employment for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians will change +4.3%, with about 12,900 openings per year, including replacements.
This is a regulated role: most workers need ARRT certification, plus a state license where required. Requirements vary by state, so confirm the exact steps with the Rhode Island licensing board before enrolling.
About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
| Data | Provider | Vintage |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | May 2025 |
| Employment Projections | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 2024-2034 |
| Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System | National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS) | 2024 |
| College Scorecard (school-level outcomes) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release |
| College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release (updated 2026-06-12) |
| Occupational licensing requirements | CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2026-02-22) |
| Registered apprenticeship programs | CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2025-10-25) |
