Radiologic Technologist jobs in New York, NY
Local pay, hiring demand and training costs for becoming a radiologic technologist in the New York, NY metro (19.5 million people). The largest hiring market in the country, with union density in the trades and dense healthcare and legal employment. Pay is high but so is cost of living, so compare take-home against a lower-cost metro before you move.
New York numbers
- Local entry pay
- $67k–$82k
- Local experienced pay
- $97k–$130k with CT, MRI or interventional cross-training
- Local training cost
- $7,800–$28,600 at a community college
- Hiring demand
- Very high in the New York metro
- Time to qualify
- 2 years
- Credential needed
- ARRT registration plus state license
Pay in New York runs 24% above the national average, while cost of living is 55% above the national average. Net effect: Well below average — high costs offset the higher wage. Figures are modelled from national ranges adjusted by local wage and cost indexes — treat them as planning estimates, not job offers.
Job availability in New York
Demand for healthcare roles here is very high across a metro of 19.5 million. Employers and training providers worth checking first:
- NYC Health + Hospitals
- IBEW Local 3
- Northwell Health
- CUNY continuing education
What training costs here
Programs in New York run 30% above the national average — roughly $7,800–$28,600 at a community college to reach your arrt registration plus state license. Compare a local community or technical college against employer-paid apprenticeships before you pay tuition.
AI impact
Low. AI reads images; technologists position patients, run equipment and manage safety.
Getting started from New York
Phase 1
Work in patient transport or as a radiology aide
Hospital entry roles get you inside the department, and many systems offer tuition support after 90 days.
Phase 2
Finish a JRCERT-accredited program
Two years of coursework and clinicals, then pass the ARRT registry exam for your license.
Phase 3
Cross-train into CT, MRI or interventional
Each added modality raises pay. Interventional and MRI techs are the highest-paid and most requested for travel contracts.