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SOC 2254 Health professionals

Medical radiographers Salary

Median salary £44,324 per year (2025). Based on ONS ASHE data.

About this role

Medical radiographers (2020 SOC) use ionising radiation, magnetic resonance, ultrasound and other imaging technologies to produce diagnostic images for clinical diagnosis and treatment planning. They work across general radiography, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy and other imaging modalities.

Key responsibilities

  • Performing diagnostic imaging examinations across modalities
  • Ensuring patient safety and radiation protection compliance
  • Assessing image quality and clinical adequacy
  • Operating and maintaining complex imaging equipment
  • Supporting image-guided interventional procedures

Qualifications and entry routes

Requires an HCPC-approved degree in Diagnostic Radiography and HCPC registration. Postgraduate training enables advanced roles in CT, MRI, ultrasound reporting and clinical specialisms.

Career outlook

Critical workforce shortage with significant NHS vacancy rates. AI-assisted imaging and reporting radiographer roles are transforming the profession.

Key skills

Multi-modality imaging Radiation protection Patient care Technical problem-solving Cross-sectional anatomy

Common industries

  • NHS radiology departments
  • Private imaging centres
  • Mobile imaging providers
  • Cardiac catheterisation labs
  • Breast screening programme

Data coverage

SOC code 2254
Data source ONS ASHE
Years available 2021–2025
Estimated jobs 45,000

Median Salary

£44,324

Mean Salary

£43,386

Jobs (000s)

45k

Data Years

5 years

Salary Range (2025)

P25: £34,077Median: £44,324P75: £53,019
P10: £26kP25: £34kMedian: £44kP75: £53kP90: --

Estimated Career Progression

Based on salary percentile distribution for this occupation

Entry Level

£26,085

0-2 years

Mid Level

£34,077

3-7 years

Senior

£53,019

8-15 years

Potential career growth: +103% from entry to leadership

Salary Trend (2021-2025)

Nominal growth: +21.3%Real growth: -1.6%

Gender Pay Comparison (2025)

Gender pay gap: 22.9%

Full-time vs All Employees (2025)

All Employees

£44,324

Full-time Only

£48,439

Full-time premium: +£4,115