Radiologic Technologist in Missouri: Salary, License Requirements, and How to Start

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Missouri employs 5,170 radiologic technologists, with a statewide median of $73,080 and wide variation by city and experience. Here is the real wage data, the exact Missouri licensing picture, and where to train.

What Radiologic technologists Earn in Missouri (May 2025)

Wages vary substantially by metro. Median annual pay for radiologic technologists in major Missouri markets:

What That Pay Is Worth in Missouri

Prices in Missouri run about 9% below the national average (cost-of-living index 90.8 vs a U.S. baseline of 100, 2024), so the $73,080 median stretches to roughly $80,485 in national buying-power terms.

Job Outlook in Missouri (2024–2034)

Missouri is projected to grow radiologic technologists employment +4.9%, faster than the +4.3% projected nationally. The state expects about 300 openings a year, counting both growth and workers who retire or move on.

Missouri License and Certification Requirements

None required by the state; ARRT certification effectively mandatory — regulated by the No Missouri state license — ARRT certification is the employer standard.

1. Missouri is one of the few states without radiologic technologist licensure — but hospitals universally require ARRT certification, so the path is identical in practice.
2. Complete a JRCERT-accredited radiography program (2-year associate degree).
3. Pass the ARRT exam and maintain it with continuing education — it's your portable credential if you ever move to a licensing state.

Official requirements: No Missouri state license — ARRT certification is the employer standard →

Training in Missouri

BJC, Mercy, SSM, and the KC systems (Saint Luke's, University Health) hire continuously. Community college programs (STLCC, Metropolitan CC, Ozarks Technical) are the affordable route — verify JRCERT accreditation, since no state license backstops program quality here.

Real training providers and registered apprenticeships in Missouri include:

• Avila University — Bachelor's
• Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center — Certificate / Associate
• Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — Bachelor's
• Concorde Career College-Kansas City — Certificate / Associate

Where Radiologic technologists Work in Missouri

Real Missouri hospitals that employ radiologic technologists include:

• Barnes Jewish Hospital — Saint Louis
• Cox Medical Centers — Springfield
• Mercy Hospital Springfield — Springfield
• Mercy Hospital St Louis — Saint Louis
• Mercy Hospital South — Saint Louis
• Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis — Richmond Heights

Is This the Right Move for You?

Best for: People who want healthcare without becoming a nurse or physician.

Think twice if: You dislike hospitals, patient contact, standing, or precise technical routines.

Why it's resilient: Imaging work uses equipment, patient positioning, safety protocols, and clinical judgment in healthcare settings.

First Steps

Find accredited radiography programs and compare clinical placement requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sources and Verification

Wage data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), Missouri statewide and metro estimates for SOC 29-2034. Licensing summary compiled from the No Missouri state license — ARRT certification is the employer standard (2026-06-11). Requirements change — always confirm current rules with the board and verify program costs and outcomes before enrolling.

BLS Occupational Outlook · O*NET Missouri wages · Missouri licensing/certification source

Employment projections: Projections Central / BLS Employment Projections (2024–2034); Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities; Employer lists from CMS Provider of Services, the FAA Part 145 directory, EIA Form 860, and USGS/state EMS registries (2026).

Pay percentiles describe current workers, not entry-level offers; training costs and local demand vary, so verify locally before committing money or quitting a job.