Radiologic Technologist / New Jersey
2026 data New Jersey board official source

New Jersey Radiologic Technologist License Requirements

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher.

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 New Jersey data shows for Radiologic Technologists

To practice as a radiologic technologist in New Jersey, the state licensing board requires 2,254 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 New Jersey's professional licensing framework, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

Budget $180 to get started, plus $147 at each renewal on a 2-year cycle. The license also carries an ongoing 24-hour continuing-education requirement per 2-year cycle that adds to the true cost of staying licensed.

For radiologic technologists, the reciprocity picture is: ARRT certification recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

D
Licensing Ease Score
44/100
Radiologic Technologist · New Jersey

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
2,254 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$180
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$74/yr
$147 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 New Jersey

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
2,254 hours
Exam Requirement
ARRT Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$180
Renewal Fee
$147
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 New Jersey licenses
Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with New Jersey licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Radiologic Technologist in New Jersey? ▼
In New Jersey, the license path calls for 2254 education/training hours, a passing score on ARRT Examination, and a $180 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Radiologic Technologist in New Jersey? ▼
To become a licensed radiologic technologist in New Jersey, you must meet the state's requirements including 2254 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the New Jersey licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Radiologic Technologist license to New Jersey 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 New Jersey. Verify the specifics with the New Jersey licensing board.
Does New Jersey require a background check for Radiologic Technologist licensing? ▼
New Jersey 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 New Jersey? ▼
To stay licensed as a radiologic technologist in New Jersey, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $147.

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What to do with this radiologic technologist license

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

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

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