Radiologic Technologist / West Virginia
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West Virginia 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 West Virginia data shows for Radiologic Technologists

West Virginia sets the entry bar for radiologic technologists at 1,999 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 West Virginia's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

The initial price tag is $107, and renewal costs $93 every 2 years. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 24 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

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

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
53/100
Radiologic Technologist · West Virginia

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
1,999 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee D
$107
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden C
$47/yr
$93 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 West Virginia

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
1,999 hours
Exam Requirement
ARRT Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$107
Renewal Fee
$93
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 West Virginia licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Radiologic Technologist in West Virginia? ▼
In West Virginia, the license path calls for 1999 education/training hours, a passing score on ARRT Examination, and a $107 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Radiologic Technologist in West Virginia? ▼
West Virginia licenses radiologic technologists who complete its requirements (1999 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the West Virginia licensing board.
Can I transfer my Radiologic Technologist license to West Virginia from another state? ▼
Here's how reciprocity typically plays out for radiologic technologists: ARRT certification recognized in most states. Many occupations are additionally covered by interstate licensing compacts that ease cross-state moves. Check with the West Virginia licensing board for how this applies to you.
Does West Virginia require a background check for Radiologic Technologist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the radiologic technologist licensing process in West Virginia. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Radiologic Technologist in West Virginia? ▼
To stay licensed as a radiologic technologist in West Virginia, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $93.

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What to do with this radiologic technologist license

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

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

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