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Mammography technicians or mammography technologists are there to help patients through the uncomfortable and often stressful process of having a mammogram. These procedure is conducted with low level x-ray imaging equipment. This enables technicians, technologists, and physicians to examine breast tissue, identifying whether any cysts, tumors, lesions, or any other type of abnormality, is present. The goal of the mammography technician is to produce mammograms that are readable and clear so that doctors, such oncologists and radiologists, are able to make diagnostic and treatment decisions.

Work Environment

The vast majority of mammography technicians work in private, local, and state hospitals. Some of them can be found in the offices of physicians. Lately, outpatient care centers and diagnostic and medical laboratories have also started to employ these professionals.

How to Become a Mammography Technician

In order to become a mammography technician, you must first complete an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) accredited associate’s degree. This enables you to become an RT (registered technologist). At that point, it is possible to enroll in a certificate program specifically for mammography, which most four year institutions and community colleges are offering. Once completed, you will be able to take the ARRT advanced certification examination for mammography. These programs will cover certain topics, such as patient care, radiation safety, imaging techniques, pathology, breast anatomy, patient assessment, instrumentation, and more.

Training & Certification Requirements

Most states, and certainly most employers, require mammography technicians to hold the ARRT certification. It is believed that this will soon be a legal requirement throughout all states. At present, it isn’t, but it is usually recommended as it demonstrates the health facility’s commitment to improving the overall standard of health care.

Mammography Technician Related Job Titles

According to Indeed.com, the following career/job titles with salary figures are most closely related to Mammography Technician.

Career/Job Title	Average Salary
Mammography Technician	$68,000
Radiology Department Manager	$114,000

Mammography Technician Earning Potential

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), all Radiologic and MRI Technologists earned a median annual salary $58,120 in May 2015. However, since most mammography technicians are certified to do this and hold an associate’s degree as a minimum, they are more likely to be part of the higher earners. The top 10% of earners, found mainly in private hospitals, earned an average of $81,660 per year or more.

Mammography Technician Job Outlook

The BLS has also reported that all Radiologic and MRI Technologists can expect a growth in demand of around 9% between the years of 2014 and 2024. This is slightly faster than the national average for most other professions and seems to be stagnating.

According to Indeed.com, the average national salary of jobs for Mammography Technician was $56,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide are 3% lower than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Mammography Technician Salary by State

The following lists Mammography Technician salaries in each state around the country. The figures are based on the total number of job postings by employers through Indeed.com. For example, DC had the largest quoted salary of $70,000 while Hawaii had the smallest quoted salary of $35,000.

Alaska – $41,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 48th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 48th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Norton Sound Health Corporation and Accountable Healthcare Staffing.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$41,000	.

Alabama – $57,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 12th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 12th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like TriMedx.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$57,000	.

Arkansas – $57,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 13th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 13th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Saline Memorial Hospital.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$57,000	.

Arizona – $46,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 44th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Arizona are 18% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 44th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing and Banner Health.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$46,000	.

California – $60,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 8th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 8th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like TriMedx, Sutter Health, CENTINELA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER, and Good Samaritan Hospital of Los Angeles.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$60,000	.

Colorado – $50,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 33rd

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 33rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like CASTLE ROCK ADVENTIST HOSPITAL, Accountable Healthcare Staffing, SUMMIT HOSPITAL, and Kaiser Permanente.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$50,000	.

Connecticut – $65,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 4th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 4th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing, Eastern Connecticut Health, and Hologic.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$65,000	.

DC – $70,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 1st

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 25% higher than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 1st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Matrix Providers, Global Consulting International, Caduceus Healthcare, and Washington Radiology Associates.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$70,000	.

Delaware – $49,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 39th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 39th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like .

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$49,000	.

Florida – $52,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 29th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 29th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing, Florida Hospital, Lee Memorial Health System, and Oak Hill Hospital – Spring Hill.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$52,000	.

Georgia – $64,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 5th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 5th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Northside Hospital, Eastside Medical Center – Snellville, Accountable Healthcare Staffing, and Kennestone Hospital.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$64,000	.

Hawaii – $35,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 51st

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 38% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 51st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$35,000	.

Iowa – $55,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 17th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 17th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Palo Alto County Health System and UnityPoint Health.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$55,000	.

Idaho – $37,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 50th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 50th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like .

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$37,000	.

Illinois – $64,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 6th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 6th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like VNA Health Care, Cadence Health, Northwestern Medicine, and Accountable Healthcare Staffing.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$64,000	.

Indiana – $54,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 24th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 24th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like TriMedx, Accountable Healthcare Staffing, and Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$54,000	.

Kansas – $51,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 31st

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 31st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like TriMedx and Accountable Healthcare Staffing.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$51,000	.

Kentucky – $48,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 41st

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 41st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing and George Washington Medical Faculty Associates.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$48,000	.

Louisiana – $50,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 34th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 34th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Ochsner Health System, TriMedx, Accountable Healthcare Staffing, and Supplemental Health Care.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$50,000	.

Massachusetts – $67,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 3rd

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 3rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Clinton Hospital, Accountable Healthcare Staffing, and Boston Medical Center.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$67,000	.

Maryland – $58,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 11th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 11th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing, Matrix Providers, Global Consulting International, and GW Medical Faculty Associates.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$58,000	.

Maine – $50,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 35th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 35th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like .

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$50,000	.

Michigan – $57,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 14th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 14th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Botsford Hospital, GARDEN CITY HOSPITAL, Beaumont Farmington Hills, MI, and HealthFair.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$57,000	.

Minnesota – $49,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 40th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 40th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$49,000	.

Missouri – $55,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 18th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 18th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like BJC HealthCare, Accountable Healthcare Staffing, and Medtemps.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$55,000	.

Mississippi – $59,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 9th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 9th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Bolivar Medical Center.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$59,000	.

Montana – $47,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 42nd

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 42nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$47,000	.

North Carolina – $53,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 26th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 26th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like The Outer Banks Hospital and Comp Resource Group.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$53,000	.

North Dakota – $50,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 36th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 36th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$50,000	.

Nebraska – $41,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 49th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 49th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$41,000	.

New Hampshire – $55,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 19th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 19th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like .

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$55,000	.

New Jersey – $61,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 7th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 7th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Barnabas Health, Accountable Healthcare Staffing, and Meadowlands Hospital-Medical Center (MHA).

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$61,000	.

New Mexico – $49,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 37th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 13% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 37th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$49,000	.

Nevada – $43,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 46th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 46th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like .

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$43,000	.

New York – $68,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 2nd

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in New York State are 21% higher than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 2nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing, Rochester General Hospital, AdvantageCare Physicians, and Mount Kisco Medical Group.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$68,000	.

Ohio – $54,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 20th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 20th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Mercy Health and UH St. John Medical Center.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$54,000	.

Oklahoma – $52,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 27th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 27th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing and The Chickasaw Nation.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$52,000	.

Oregon – $54,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 21st

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 21st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing and Clinical Management Consultants.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$54,000	.

Pennsylvania – $54,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 22nd

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 22nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like UPMC Horizon and WellSpan Health Services.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$54,000	.

Rhode Island – $51,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 30th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 30th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like .

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$51,000	.

South Carolina – $55,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 16th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 16th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Sunbelt Staffing.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$55,000	.

South Dakota – $42,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 47th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 25% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 47th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like .

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$42,000	.

Tennessee – $52,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 28th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 28th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like TriMedx, Holston Medical Group, Parkridge West Hospital, and Summit Medical Center.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$52,000	.

Texas – $54,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 23rd

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 23rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing, CHI St. Luke's Health Memorial, Catholic Health Initiatives, and TriMedx.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$54,000	.

Utah – $44,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 45th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 45th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like .

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$44,000	.

Virginia – $56,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 15th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Virginia are 1% higher than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 15th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing, Washington Radiology Associates, and Caduceus Healthcare.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$56,000	.

Vermont – $49,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 38th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Vermont are 12% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 38th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like .

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$49,000	.

Washington – $58,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 10th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Washington State are 3% higher than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 10th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Accountable Healthcare Staffing, Whitman Hospital and Medical Center, PeaceHealth, and Central Washington Hospital.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$58,000	.

Wisconsin – $50,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 32nd

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 32nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like TriMedx, Hudson Hospital & Clinic, Accountable Healthcare Staffing, and ProHealth Care.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$50,000	.

West Virginia – $53,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 25th

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 25th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like WVU Healthcare.

In USD as of September 1, 2016		60k	120k	180k
Mammography Technician	$53,000	.

Wyoming – $46,000
(High Confidence (more than 250 sources))

Rank: 43rd

Average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Mammography Technician salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 43rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Banner Health.