📡 Radiologic Technologist License Requirements by State

Compare radiologic technologist license requirements across all 50 states and DC — experience, exams, fees, and salary data.

Last updated 2026-05-08

By the numbers: 51 of 51 jurisdictions require a state-level radiologic technologist license. Apprenticeship and Experience requirements range varies hours. Exam Application Fees range $225–$225. Most state Boards require Continuing Education at every Renewal cycle.

State	License Required	Experience	Exam Fee	Median Salary
ALAlabama	Required	—	$225	$63,866
AKAlaska	Required	—	$225	$91,028
AZArizona	Required	—	$225	$71,207
ARArkansas	Required	—	$225	$61,664
CACalifornia	Required	—	$225	$101,305
COColorado	Required	—	$225	$79,282
CTConnecticut	Required	—	$225	$84,421
DEDelaware	Required	—	$225	$73,410
DCDistrict of Columbia	Required	—	$225	$93,964
FLFlorida	Required	—	$225	$70,473
GAGeorgia	Required	—	$225	$68,271
HIHawaii	Required	—	$225	$99,103
IDIdaho	Required	—	$225	$69,005
ILIllinois	Required	—	$225	$77,080
INIndiana	Required	—	$225	$66,803
IAIowa	Required	—	$225	$65,334
KSKansas	Required	—	$225	$65,334
KYKentucky	Required	—	$225	$65,334
LALouisiana	Required	—	$225	$66,069
MEMaine	Required	—	$225	$71,207
MDMaryland	Required	—	$225	$80,016
MAMassachusetts	Required	—	$225	$89,560
MIMichigan	Required	—	$225	$69,005
MNMinnesota	Required	—	$225	$76,346
MSMississippi	Required	—	$225	$60,930
MOMissouri	Required	—	$225	$66,069
MTMontana	Required	—	$225	$70,473
NENebraska	Required	—	$225	$66,069
NVNevada	Required	—	$225	$74,878
NHNew Hampshire	Required	—	$225	$76,346
NJNew Jersey	Required	—	$225	$86,623
NMNew Mexico	Required	—	$225	$66,803
NYNew York	Required	—	$225	$95,433
NCNorth Carolina	Required	—	$225	$67,537
NDNorth Dakota	Required	—	$225	$69,739
OHOhio	Required	—	$225	$67,537
OKOklahoma	Required	—	$225	$63,866
OROregon	Required	—	$225	$80,751
PAPennsylvania	Required	—	$225	$71,941
RIRhode Island	Required	—	$225	$75,612
SCSouth Carolina	Required	—	$225	$66,803
SDSouth Dakota	Required	—	$225	$64,600
TNTennessee	Required	—	$225	$66,069
TXTexas	Required	—	$225	$69,005
UTUtah	Required	—	$225	$71,207
VTVermont	Required	—	$225	$74,144
VAVirginia	Required	—	$225	$74,878
WAWashington	Required	—	$225	$86,623
WVWest Virginia	Required	—	$225	$63,132
WIWisconsin	Required	—	$225	$69,005
WYWyoming	Required	—	$225	$69,739

Common questions about radiologic technologist licensing

Do all states require a radiologic technologist license?

No — 51 of 51 jurisdictions require a state-level radiologic technologist license. The remainder license at the local or county level, or not at all. See the table above for the per-state breakdown.

How much does it cost to get a radiologic technologist license?

Application fees across the states range $225–$225. Renewal fees and continuing education hours vary by jurisdiction — check the state-specific page for the exact numbers.

How many apprenticeship hours does a radiologic technologist license typically require?

Required apprenticeship/work experience hours range varies across states, with most states requiring 2–4 years of supervised on-the-job training plus passing a board-administered exam.

Data last verified 2026. Salary data from BLS OEWS. Always verify with your state licensing board.