Radiologic Technologist states
51
Bottom quartile, lowest
Occupational licensing · Healthcare · 51 state boards
Radiologic Technologist Licensing Requirements by State
Radiologic Technologist licensing rules differ by state. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) compilation and responsible state boards (current as of May 15, 2026), this registry compares education hours, initial and renewal fees, exams, background checks and reciprocity notes across 51 boards. Use the table to compare differences, then verify the current rule with the responsible board before applying.
Radiologic Technologist across 51 state boards. Nearest coverage peers (51-state band): Athletic Trainer, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Dental Assistant.
- States regulated
- 51
- Avg initial fee
- $142
- Require an exam
- 100%
- Avg education hours
- 2,122
Board Pathway Strip
Radiologic Technologist: 51 boards · ~2,122 avg pre-licensure hrs · exam on 100% · background check on 100% · avg first fee $142. Same-lane boards: Athletic Trainer, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Dental Assistant.
- Athletic Trainer
- Certified Nurse-Midwife
- Dental Assistant
- Dental Hygienist
- Dietetic Technician
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Radiologic Technologist vs. every tracked profession
Average confirmed pre-licensure education hours, board-sourced state requirements
2,122 20th of 47 higher than 27 of 47 professions
professions with confirmed education-hour requirements, bucketed by value
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Source PlainCredential NCSL and state-board corpus · 2026
Performs diagnostic imaging including X-rays, CT, and MRI.
Radiologic Technologist initial fees swing $50 (NH) to $247 (CA), a $197 spread across 51 boards ; Athletic Trainer often lands on a different fee band.
Board thresholds for Radiologic Technologist drift board-to-board; the same pattern shows up on Athletic Trainer and Certified Nurse-Midwife in healthcare. Methodology notes live on our methods page.
Radiologic Technologist edu hrs
2,122 hrs
Above median
Radiologic Technologist first fee
$142
Below median
Radiologic Technologist renewal
$119
Below median
Board gates for Radiologic Technologist: exam on 51/51 (100%), background check on 51/51 (100%) , CE on 51/51 (avg 24 hrs/cycle) . Stack that against Athletic Trainer / Certified Nurse-Midwife before calling this license soft or hard.
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Hour load
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Cheapest vs priciest jurisdiction for Radiologic Technologist
A $197 fee spread for the same credential
Initial licensing fees in New Hampshire ($ 50) and California ($ 247) bracket the field, a 4.9× spread for identical practice rights.
NH
New Hampshire
$50 initial licensing fee
CA
California
$247 initial licensing fee
Radiologic Technologist boards vs Athletic Trainer / Certified Nurse-Midwife - state table
51 statesWhat to do with this
Radiologic Technologist is regulated in 51 states -- here's how to use that before you act.
- Radiologic Technologist ranks #20 of 47 professions by average pre-licensure education hours -- see how it compares to similar roles. Browse all professions
- #74 of 97 professions by number of states requiring a license -- see which states are strictest overall. State burden rankings
- Initial fees for Radiologic Technologist range from $50 (NH) to $247 (CA) -- check whether your license transfers before assuming you'd need to pay again. Reciprocity guide
Requirements are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research and verified against state board sites where possible; always confirm current rules with the licensing board before relying on any single row.
Every figure on PlainCredential is rendered directly from NCSL and state occupational- licensing board data, no number is typed in by an editor. Radiologic Technologist requirements from NCSL and state board schedules: 51 rows, no hand-typed figures. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.