Top X-Ray Technician Schools in Washington

There are several schools that offer X-Ray tech training programs in Washington and two of them offer associate’s degree programs in radiologic technology. Bellingham Technical College in Bellingham, Washington offers a training program with clinical rotations starting in the student’s second quarter. It has the cheapest net price per year. The Tacoma Community College has a competitive program that only accepts 20 to 24 new students each year. Other schools that offer radiology certificate programs include the Spokane Community College, Carrington College in Spokane, Pima Medical Institute in Seattle, Columbia Basin College in Pasco, and Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee.

How to Get Certified in Washington

X-ray techs are required by the Washington State Department of Health to be certified so they can work in the state. The state requires applicants to graduate from an accredited radiologic technology program. To apply, a person must provide a complete work history, proof of certification in another state if they have worked in another state, and a personal statement discussing the person’s mental and physical health as well as any prior suspensions and felony convictions. The state of Washington does not require continuing education to renew the license. Most X-ray techs are certified by the American Registry of X-Ray Technicians.

Salaries for X-Ray Technicians in Washington

The average salary range for an X-ray technician in Washington state is between $59,000 and $62,670 a year. X-ray technician job postings in Washington have an average annual salary that is about 5% lower than the nation's average. As the X-ray tech's number of years of experience goes up, their salary is likely to rise. Salaries in rural areas are likely to be lower than salaries in the cities. For example, in 2012, the average salary per year for X-ray techs in the Seattle metro area was $69,160, while in the area of the much smaller cities of Bremerton and Silverdale, it was $53,860.

Job Outlook For X-Ray Technicians In Washington

The number of X-Ray technicians employed in Washington is about 4,300. Demand for X-ray technicians has stayed pretty stable during the past few years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics in the United States Department of Labor projects that from 2012 to 2022 the amount of X-Ray tech positions will grow 21% across the country, which is faster than the overall average. An aging population with an increasing number of medical conditions is a contributing factor to this projected job growth for X-ray techs. The projected job growth for the decade after 2010 for Washington X-ray techs is 20%, which is roughly the same as the national growth outlook for X-ray technicians.
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X-Ray Technician Campuses In Washington

NAMEADDRESSWEBSITE
Apollo College-Spokane/U.S. Education Corporation10102 East Knox Road, Suite 200
Spokane, WA, 99206		carrington.edu
Bellevue Community College3000 Landerholm Circle, S.E. B-243
Bellevue, WA, 98007-6484		www.bellevuecollege.edu
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle9709 3rd Avenue NE, 4th Floor
Seattle, WA, 98115		pmi.edu
Spokane Community College1810 North Greene Street; MS 2090
Spokane, WA, 99217-5399		www.scc.spokane.edu
Tacoma Community College6501 S. 19th Street - Bldg. 19
Tacoma, WA, 98466		www.tacomacc.edu