Radiologic Technologist / Alabama
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Alabama Radiologic Technologist License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Performs diagnostic imaging including X-rays, CT, and MRI.

What the Alabama data shows for Radiologic Technologists

Alabama sets the entry bar for radiologic technologists at 2,018 training hours and a passing score on ARRT Examination. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under Alabama's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

The initial price tag is $112, and renewal costs $97 every 2 years. The license also carries an ongoing 24-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

Reciprocity for this profession works like this: ARRT certification recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
52/100
Radiologic Technologist · Alabama

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
2,018 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$112
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$49/yr
$97 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Alabama

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
2,018 hours
Exam Requirement
ARRT Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$112
Renewal Fee
$97
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Alabama licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Radiologic Technologist in Alabama? ▼
Alabama requires 2018 education/training hours, passing an exam (ARRT Examination), and an initial fee of $112. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Radiologic Technologist in Alabama? ▼
Alabama licenses radiologic technologists who complete its requirements (2018 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Alabama licensing board.
Can I transfer my Radiologic Technologist license to Alabama from another state? ▼
For radiologic technologists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: ARRT certification recognized in most states. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the Alabama licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does Alabama require a background check for Radiologic Technologist licensing? ▼
Alabama does require a background check before issuing a radiologic technologist license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Radiologic Technologist in Alabama? ▼
To stay licensed as a radiologic technologist in Alabama, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $97.

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What to do with this radiologic technologist license

Radiologic Technologist in Alabama, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a radiologic technologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Alabama's radiologic technologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Radiologic Technologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state radiologic technologist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Alabama's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Alabama overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Alabama licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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