Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000
Industrial radiographers, using radiography, are employed in industrial settings as part of the larger field of nondestructive testing (NDT). The three most common types of careers are radiographers, or X-ray technicians; isotope production technicians; and hot cell technicians. These three fields are all concerned with the practical applications of radiation in its various forms.
Radiographers conduct X-ray examinations of materials, such as metals, plastics, and concrete, and of specific products, such as metal castings, pipes, and tubing. They look for flaws, cracks, or the presence of foreign materials.
Isotope production technicians help produce and prepare radioisotopes and other radioactive materials for use in biological, biomedical, and industrial applications.
Hot cell technicians operate remote-controlled equipment that functions inside a hot cell (an area enclosed with radiation-shielding materials). Working from outside of the cell, they move metal or chemical materials in and out of shielded containers inside the hot cell and perform standard chemical or metallurgical tests on radioactive materials.
Minimum Education Level
Associate's DegreeCertification/License
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