How to Become a Radiology Technician in Nevada (2026)

Q: How long does radiology technician training take in Nevada?

Most people become a Radiology Technician in Nevada through a JRCERT-accredited radiography program, ARRT(R), and state radiologic technologist licensure where required.

Q: How much do radiology technicians earn in Nevada?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), radiology technicians in Nevada earned a median annual wage of approximately $82,910. Employment concentration in Nevada is roughly 0.80 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole.

Q: What is the job outlook for radiology technicians in Nevada?

Nevada currently employs approximately 1,840 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 4.3% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Nevada employs about 1,840 radiology technicians earning a median $82,910 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Training as a Radiology Technician here means completing a JRCERT-accredited radiography program, ARRT(R), and state radiologic technologist licensure where required. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

Compare Radiology Technician Schools in Nevada

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Tuition is the published annual figure for the latest reported year and excludes room, board, books and fees. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the page's primary location.
#	School	BOC Score (0–100)	Tuition (published, per year)	Median grad earnings (all majors)	Graduation rate	Online	Distance
1	San Joaquin Delta College	66.6	$1,180 in-state / $9,772 out-of-state	Not reported	35%	Yes*	231 mi
2	Truckee Meadows Community College	63.0	$3,352 in-state / $12,018 out-of-state	$55,261	32%	Yes*	184 mi
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3	Folsom Lake College	57.6	$1,288 in-state / $12,616 out-of-state	$58,876	44%	Yes*	225 mi
4	Great Basin College	52.3	$3,923 in-state / $13,883 out-of-state	$57,602	41%	Yes*	212 mi
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5	Merced College	51.7	$1,200 in-state / $8,520 out-of-state	$51,136	36%	Yes*	191 mi
6	Utah Tech University	51.6	$6,306 in-state / $18,246 out-of-state	$55,624	38%	Yes*	200 mi
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7	Northwest Career College	49.7	Contact school for pricing	$36,673	68%	Yes*	158 mi
8	College of Southern Nevada	46.6	$4,358 in-state / $13,024 out-of-state	$51,080	19%	Yes*	161 mi
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9	Fresno City College	41.3	$1,334 in-state / $10,154 out-of-state	$46,885	24%	—	170 mi
10	Pima Medical Institute-Las Vegas	41.0	Contact school for pricing	$42,937	57%	—	166 mi
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Schools closest to the page's primary location are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the page's primary location is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

Nevada employs approximately 1,840 radiology technicians according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $82,910 ¹. Nationally, radiology technician employment is projected to grow 4.3% from 2024 to 2034, with about 12,900 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a Radiology Technician in Nevada, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

Training paths: JRCERT-accredited radiography program (find programs)
Typical timeline: a JRCERT-accredited radiography program, ARRT(R), and state radiologic technologist licensure where required
Exam: ARRT(R)
Median wage (Nevada): $82,910 per year ¹

Quick Answers About How to Become a Radiology Technician in Nevada

How to become a Radiology Technician in Nevada? Complete a JRCERT-accredited radiography program, ARRT(R), and state radiologic technologist licensure where required. Apply through the program and employer.

How long does it take? Most people finish a JRCERT-accredited radiography program, ARRT(R), and state radiologic technologist licensure where required. Confirm current hour totals with the program and the program and employer.

Do I need a license in Nevada? Yes. Nevada typically registers this role through the program and employer. See the licensing section below.

What do radiology technicians earn in Nevada? The median annual wage for radiology technicians in Nevada is $82,910 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $65,710 and experienced professionals can earn $121,700 or more ¹.

How to Become a Radiology Technician in Nevada

Meet program entry rules. Radiography programs in Nevada typically require a high school diploma or GED. Confirm prerequisites with the program.
Complete a JRCERT-accredited radiography program. Finish a JRCERT-accredited radiography program in Nevada. This is not a registered apprenticeship.
Pass ARRT(R). Pass the ARRT radiography exam. Some states accept ARRT in lieu of a separate state exam.
Apply for state licensure where required. Apply for the state radiologic technologist credential where required. Confirm fluoroscopy or CRT rules with the program and employer.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the state board before you apply.

Radiology Technician License Requirements in Nevada

Radiologic technologists in Nevada typically complete a JRCERT-accredited program, pass ARRT(R), and obtain a state CRT or equivalent where required.

Typical path

Meet program entry rules.
Complete a JRCERT-accredited radiography program.
Pass ARRT(R).
Apply to the program and employer for CRT or the state equivalent when required.

Hour totals, fees, and reciprocity rules change. Confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Radiology Technician Wages by Metro Area in Nevada

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Wages by Metro Area in Nevada

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), radiologic technologists and technicians wages in Nevada vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas	1,330	$81,170	$87,780	$64,590	$126,300
Reno	330	$94,740	$93,350	$70,120	$121,700
Carson City	60	$83,970	$85,200	$47,530	$119,760

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for radiology technicians in Nevada? Nevada currently employs approximately 1,840 radiology technicians ¹. Nationally, radiology technician employment is projected to grow 4.3% from 2024 to 2034 ².

Can I work as a radiology technician in Nevada with an out-of-state license? Contact the program and employer for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

What training programs are available in Nevada? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in Nevada.

How much do radiology technicians earn in Nevada compared to the national average? The median annual wage for radiology technicians in Nevada is $82,910, which is $5,250 above the national median of $77,660 according to BLS data ¹.

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Citations

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/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

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)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)