Occupation 2254 · Professional occupations
Medical (diagnostic) radiographers operate x-ray machines, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and other imaging devices for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, assist in the diagnosis of injuries and diseases and are involved in intervention procedures such as the removal of kidney stones. They operate under the supervision of senior staff. Therapeutic radiographers specialise in the planning and administration of radiotherapy treatment for patients with cancer.
Entrants for medical radiography possess a degree in radiography recognised by the Health Professions Council (HPC). Those with a relevant first degree may qualify by completing a pre-registration postgraduate diploma or a Masters qualification. Post-qualifying courses are available for specialist areas.
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| Measure | Hours | Basis | Period | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | None | 2026-03 | 36,700.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | None | 2026-03 | 39,000.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | None | 2026-03 | 43,100.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | None | 2026-03 | 1,100.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | None | 2026-03 | 4,100.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | None | 2026-03 | 44,200.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
| 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | None | 2026-03 | 2,300.00 | ONS, Annual Population Survey - employment by occupation (SOC 2020) |
ONS does not publish occupational pay below region. Cells the survey could not support are shown as withheld, with its reason — adding a region split to a specific occupation leaves roughly a tenth of cells publishable.
| Region | Measure | Hours | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East | 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | 2,600.00 | 2026-03 |
| East Midlands | 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | 2,100.00 | 2026-03 |
| London | 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | 4,700.00 | 2026-03 |
| North East | 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | 2,300.00 | 2026-03 |
| North West | 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | 6,900.00 | 2026-03 |
| Northern Ireland | 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | 1,100.00 | 2026-03 |
| Scotland | 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | 4,100.00 | 2026-03 |
| South East | 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | 6,000.00 | 2026-03 |
| South West | 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | 3,400.00 | 2026-03 |
| Wales | 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | 2,300.00 | 2026-03 |
| West Midlands | 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | 3,600.00 | 2026-03 |
| Yorkshire and The Humber | 2254 : Medical radiographers | None | 5,200.00 | 2026-03 |
ONS publishes regional pay for this occupation where the survey sample supports it — 12 of 12 cells on this page. The rest are withheld by ONS, and are shown as withheld with the reason, rather than left out.
The Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, published by the Office for National Statistics. Figures are shown exactly as ONS publishes them — we do not adjust, model or fill them in, and every number on this page carries the series and period it came from.
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