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3-step progression from Radiologic Technologist to Nuclear Medicine Technologist. Potential salary increase of 25% from entry to advanced level.
Entry Salary
$77,660
Radiologic Technologist
Top Salary
$97,020
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Total Steps
3
licenses
Median Salary
$77,660
Associate/bachelor's in radiography + ARRT
Avg. Licensing Cost
$352
Avg. Timeline
2.2 years – 4.3 years
Median Salary
$101,990
Bachelor's in radiation therapy + ARRT(T)
Avg. Licensing Cost
$165
Avg. Timeline
2.1 years – 4.2 years
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Median Salary
$97,020
Associate/bachelor's + ARRT(N) or NMTCB
Avg. Licensing Cost
$244
Avg. Timeline
2.1 years – 4.2 years
The radiology career ladder is a professional progression from Radiologic Technologist to Nuclear Medicine Technologist. It includes 3 licensing levels, each with increasing education, responsibility, and earning potential.
Advancing from Radiologic Technologist ($77,660 median) to Nuclear Medicine Technologist ($97,020 median) represents a 25% salary increase based on BLS national median data.
Each step requires additional education and licensing. Radiologic Technologist: Associate/bachelor's in radiography + ARRT. Radiation Therapist: Bachelor's in radiation therapy + ARRT(T). Nuclear Medicine Technologist: Associate/bachelor's + ARRT(N) or NMTCB. The total time depends on the pace of your education and state-specific processing times.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 national medians. Licensing costs and timelines are averages across all US states derived from verified state licensing board data. Individual state requirements vary — see state-specific pages for details.