Skip to content
}

Mammography Technologist

Salary National Average

Low Medium High
68950.0000 78890.0000 90790.0000

Change from Previous Year:

+5%

Supply and Demand

Candidate Supply: 1,000 Job Openings: 119,543

0 50 100

More Difficult Less Difficult

Salary Variance

Enter City, State to view local salaries and candidate demand.

Short Description:

Operates mammography unit to produce images of the breasts for diagnostic purposes under direction of a physician. Explains procedure to patient, positions and immobilizes patient’s breast in unit and observes during scan. Monitors video display of area being scanned and adjusts density or contrast to improve picture quality. Reviews and evaluates film or image recording plate to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes. Uses radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.

Share Role Details