Also called: Army 68P, Air Force 4R0
Takes X-rays, CT scans, and other images used to diagnose injuries and illness.
Radiology techs position patients, operate imaging machines, and protect everyone from radiation. In combat hospitals they image trauma patients fast. Civilian radiologic technologists earn a median of ~$77k.
Regular military compensation (RMC = base pay + housing and food allowances + their tax advantage) for typical E-1 to E-6 ranks, 2026 estimate. Cash in hand is lower early on because junior troops often live in free barracks and eat in dining halls. Enlistment bonuses can add thousands.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma, then ~6-12 months of training; ARRT certification often earned. Free-college benefits: Tuition Assistance (up to $4,500/yr) while serving, the Post-9/11 GI Bill (36 months of tuition + housing stipend) afterward, and SkillBridge internships before separating.
Ways in: Military, On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Radiologic Technology, Health Sciences.
Growing about average. Military specialties are not in BLS projections. The services recruit for this job every year and openings track force size and retention rather than market growth.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI speeds image quality checks and reading; positioning patients and running machines stay human.
Classes: Physics, Anatomy & physiology, Biology.
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