Radiologic Technologist / Minnesota
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Minnesota Radiologic Technologist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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

What the Minnesota data shows for Radiologic Technologists

To practice as a radiologic technologist in Minnesota, the state licensing board requires 2,046 documented education or training hours, a passing score on ARRT Examination. A criminal history background check is also part of the application. Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The regulation sits under Minnesota's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

Budget $120 to get started, plus $103 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. Maintaining the license requires 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year cycle, an ongoing cost applicants often underestimate when budgeting the career.

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

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
51/100
Radiologic Technologist · Minnesota

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
2,046 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$120
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C-
$52/yr
$103 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 Minnesota

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
2,046 hours
Exam Requirement
ARRT Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$120
Renewal Fee
$103
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Compare all states for Radiologic Technologist All Minnesota licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Minnesota licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Radiologic Technologist in Minnesota? ▼
Minnesota's requirements cover 2046 hours of education or training, the ARRT Examination exam, and an initial fee of $120. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Radiologic Technologist in Minnesota? ▼
To become a licensed radiologic technologist in Minnesota, you must meet the state's requirements including 2046 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Minnesota licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Radiologic Technologist license to Minnesota from another state? ▼
Reciprocity for radiologic technologists nationally works like this: ARRT certification recognized in most states. Beyond that baseline, interstate compacts exist for many professions and may smooth a transfer into Minnesota. Verify the specifics with the Minnesota licensing board.
Does Minnesota require a background check for Radiologic Technologist licensing? ▼
Yes, Minnesota requires a criminal background check as part of the radiologic technologist licensing process. Disqualifying offenses and review criteria are determined by the state licensing board.
What are the continuing education requirements for Radiologic Technologist in Minnesota? ▼
To stay licensed as a radiologic technologist in Minnesota, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $103.

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What to do with this radiologic technologist license

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

  • See how Minnesota'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 Minnesota's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Minnesota overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Minnesota 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.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.