Jack Thomas

If you're interested in a career in Radiology, you should also understand that some states provide a better wage scale than others for a new radiology tech graduate that's just entering the workforce for the first time. Although there's no guarantee that as a new graduate you'll find an open position, it's good to understand which states provide the best pay opportunities for those that do provide open positions. Below is a list of the top five states for wage scales for a radiology technician, based on a survey conducted in 2012 with the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The list of best paying radiology technician states starts off with the fifth best state as California, with the median income for a radiology technician at $28.40 per hour. The growth in California could be due to the immigration wave coming through that state and the number of federally subsidized facilities that have to take care of the flood of immigrants that come through California. Regardless of the reason, the wage is a livable wage in certain parts of California and with that comes the opportunity to further your pursuit the field of Radiology through opportunities with your employer. It's a good place to start.

The fourth best paying state for a radiology professional is Maryland, with the average wage for a newly graduated tech comes in at $28.41 per hour. This is also a good income for certain parts of Maryland, but with the large proportion of federal hospitals and facilities in that area, its no surprise that the demand for radiology specialists is high.

The third best wage state for new radiology techs is New York. There are a lot of great opportunities in New York to kickstart a a path in radiology, beginning with an average salary of $28.66 per hour. The state of New York provides a lot of incentives for medical career students. Additionally, there are hosts of opportunities that agencies and hospitals provide to radiology employees in order to pursue advanced degrees and training, including paying for tuition and books and providing flexible schedules at work. These are benefits every new graduate should consider before accepting a position.

The second highest wage income state for radiology technicians is New Jersey, where a certified graduate can expect an average of $28.74