How To Get Certified in Idaho
The state of Idaho does not have specific licensing or certification requirements for X-ray technicians to work in the state, but X-ray tech employers strongly prefer to hire people who have passed the American Registry of X-Ray Technicians’ exam and become certified by the ARRT. Certification by the ARRT must be renewed every two years. To do this, X-ray techs must pay a fee and complete 24 continuing education credits. ARRT certification is good in all U.S. states, if the person also meets state requirements.Salaries For Certified X-Ray Technicians In Idaho
The average salary in the state of Idaho for an X-ray technician is about $50,000 to $51,000 a year. On average, the Idaho job postings for X-ray techs are about 17% lower than the national average for X-ray tech job posting salaries. With more years of experience, an X-ray technician’s salary is likely to increase. The salary for an X-ray tech is usually higher in places with higher populations. In the Boise metro area in 2012, the average annual salary for an X-ray tech was $53,030. In comparison, the same year in the smaller city of Coeur d’Alene, their average annual salary was only $46,880.Job Outlook For X-Ray Technicians In Idaho
Between 940 and 1,000 X-ray technician jobs exist in the state of Idaho. This field is one of the hottest in the U.S., because according to the United States Department of Labor’s branch called the Bureau of Labor Statistics, X-ray technicians have a projected job growth of 21% in the decade following 2012. This growth rate is higher than the national average. The country’s aging population is a contribution factor, since they will experience an increase in medical conditions that should be treated, including with X-ray technology. In Idaho specifically, the job growth is projected to be a strong 39% in the decade leading up to 2020.Matching School Ads
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X-Ray Technician Campuses In Idaho
| NAME | ADDRESS | WEBSITE |
|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | 1910 University Drive Boise, ID, 83725 | www.boisestate.edu |
| College of Southern Idaho | 315 Falls Avenue Twin Falls, ID, 83303-1238 | www.csi.edu |