How much does a Mammography Technologist make in the United States? The average Mammography Technologist salary in the United States is $81,821 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $74,265 and $89,170. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Mammography Technologist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mammography Technologist Salary $67,386 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Mammography Technologist Salary $74,265 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Mammography Technologist Salary $81,821 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Mammography Technologist Salary $89,170 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Mammography Technologist Salary $95,860 US February 26, 2024
25% $74,265 10% $67,386 90% $95,860 75% $89,170 $81,821 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Mammography Technologist

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Communicates Effectively: Effective communication is the process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is received and understood with clarity and purpose.

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CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.

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Diagnostic Imaging: Treating patients living with mental illness on how to identify harmful thought patterns through communication and open dialogue.

Communicates Effectively 0.22%
CPR 0.2%
Diagnostic Imaging 0.1%
Others 99.48%

Job Description for Mammography Technologist

Mammography Technologist operates specialized X-ray equipment and performs various mammography related procedures including screenings and diagnostic studies. Develops and evaluates the film for technical quality such as density contrast, definition, and distortion. Being a Mammography Technologist creates and maintains patient records and files according to required procedure. Cleans and adjusts equipment as needed. Additionally, Mammography Technologist requires an associate degree or completion of a formal radiologic technology training program. Typically reports to a chief technologist or manager. Requires American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)Diagnostic Mammography. Mammography Technologist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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RadNet, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides outpatient diagnostic imaging services in the United States. The company operates in two segments: Imaging Centers and Artificial Intelligence. Its services include magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, positron emission tomography, nuclear medicine, mam... More
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Mammography Technologist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Mammography Technologist, the highest Mammography Technologist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Mammography Technologist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Mammography Technologist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Mammography Technologist salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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