As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Mammography Technologist in the United States is $43. While Salary.com is seeing that Mammography Technologist salary in the US can go up to $49 or down to $34, but most earn between $38 and $46. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mammography Technologist in the United States.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
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| 75th Percentile | $46 | $4 | $1 | $0 |
| Average | $43 | $4 | $1 | $0 |
| 25th Percentile | $38 | $3 | $1 | $0 |
As of April 01, 2025, Salary.com is seeing that an entry-level Mammography Technologist with under 1 year experience makes about $85,921. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Mammography Technologist makes around $86,209. After 2-4 years, the Mammography Technologist pay rises to about $89,561. Those senior Mammography Technologist with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $92,207, and those Mammography Technologist having 8 years or more experience is expected to earn about $92,396 on average.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Mammography Technologist | $85,921 |
| Intermediate Level Mammography Technologist | $86,209 |
| Senior Level Mammography Technologist | $89,561 |
| Specialist Level Mammography Technologist | $92,207 |
| Expert Level Mammography Technologist | $92,396 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 4% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from state to state due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Mammography Technologist is $98,264 in California and in Massachusetts, the average annual salary goes to $96,954. While in New Jersey, a Mammography Technologist earns $96,562 per year.
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Salaries in the United States can vary significantly from city to city due to a multitude of factors, including cost of living, local economic conditions, and industry presence.
For example, as of April 01, 2025, the average yearly salary of Mammography Technologist in San Francisco, CA is $111,262 and in New York, NY, the average annual salary goes to $103,244. While a Mammography Technologist earns $99,360 per year in Boston, MA.
For those exploring the changing dynamics of Mammography Technologist salaries, Salary.com offers detailed insights through our Job Trending in CA Labor Market analysis. As of April 01, 2025, our research highlights a notable shift in Mammography Technologist compensation over the past six years. For instance, the median salary has moved from $86,815 in 2023 to about $86,034 in 2024 (for a comprehensive analysis of Mammography Technologist salary trends, click here). It's crucial to consider several elements, including geographical location, experience level, industry demand, and economic development, as they play a significant role in influencing salary variations.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $89,088 | 72.4% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $6,815 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,365 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $1,425 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 5.2% | ||
| Pension | $3,742 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $11,307 | 9.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $123,114 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 0.6% |
| High School | 17.9% |
| Associates | 59.3% |
| Bachelors | 19.1% |
| Masters | 3.1% |
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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. Creates and maintains patient records and files according to required procedure. Cleans and adjusts equipment as needed. 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. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
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