Radiology Tech Schools and Careers in Missouri for 2022

Radiographers working in Missouri (MO) are responsible for the operation of x ray equipment to produce diagnostic images which are used to help radiologists and physicians to diagnose and treat patients.

Radiographers in Missouri are also referred to as radiology technologists/technicians, rad techs and x ray technicians/techs.

The below overview of the top schools in Missouri offering programs in radiology is intended to help you find the right school near you for your needs. Please note that throughout this page we may switch between the terms radiology tech schools in Missouri and x ray tech schools in Missouri.

Accredited Radiology Tech Schools in Missouri

The above table lists all schools in Missouri offering programs in radiography which have been accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) as well as any American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) recognised programs in Missouri.

There are currently 16 accredited or approved radiology tech schools in Missouri.

Licensing

Missouri does not currently license radiology tech personnel (with some exceptions).

However, as a future radiology tech, you may still elect to register with the ARRT and sit their certification exams as a means to further strengthen your credentials, to stand out among other candidates in the workplace and to future-proof your skillset.

An associate’s degree is also a minimum requirement to apply to sit the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exams. If you wish to specialise in nuclear medicine technology, you will need to sit and pass the specialist exams set by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB). Exams are administered at Pearson VUE testing centres throughout Missouri.

If you have any queries relating to the licensing, certification or continuing professional development for radiology techs, you can contact the Missouri Department of Health on the details below.

State Board: Missouri Department of Health – Bureau of Diagnostic Services
Website: https://health.mo.gov/safety/radprotection
Phone: 573-751-6083

Radiology Tech Salaries in Missouri

At $57,910 per annum, or $27.84 per hour, the average salary for radiologic techs in Missouri is almost 13% more than the national average of $66,490 for the profession.

Over the past five years, salary levels for radiology techs in the state have experienced a bump of 7.2%, or $3,910.

Salary levels within the state will vary depending on your metro area, years of experience, and place of employment.

• The bottom 10% of earners (entry-level) made just $40,980 whilst the top 10% made $76,600 per annum.
• Those located in Kansas City had some of the highest salary levels in the state at $62,030, whilst those in Springfield earned some of the lowest average salaries at $52,580 per annum.

The table below shows salary levels across the major metro areas in Missouri;

Radiology Tech Employment in Missouri

There are currently 3,870 people working as radiology techs in Missouri (2021). The employment of radiology techs in Missouri saw a decrease of -9.4%, or -400 jobs, in the 5 years since 2016.

Going forward the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment growth of 6% nationwide between 2021 and 2031. This is around the same as for all other professions.

Similar careers in Missouri

The table below compares radiology tech income and employment in Missouri with other closely related careers.