May 24, 2012

New Zealand Radiographer Salaries

Radiographer / Radiation Technologist Salaries in New Zealand

Salary and wage information for New Zealand professions is compiled regularly by analysis of New Zealand jobs advertised in major publications. Salaries are annual unless otherwise stated. Job ads in New Zealand often do not mention remuneration.

Job titles in this occupation vary and some examples are medical radiation technologist, radiographer, medical imaging technologist and x-ray technician.

Radiographers that work for District health Boards are paid according to a collective agreement. Starting salaries are between $42,000 and $48,000 depending on hours worked. A typical salary after five years’ experience would be between $54,000 and $62,000. Senior medical radiation technologists can receive between $60,000 and $90,000. In addition radiographers are entitled to weekend rates and night allowances.

Radiographer / Radiation Technologist Salaries /
Wages in 2011-2012

Position Salary / Wage $ Location
Leading Medical Radiographer 70,000 – 85,000 Auckland
Junior Radiographer / Radiation Technologist 48,000 Auckland
Senior Radiographer / Radiation Technologist 50,000 – 60,000 Auckland
Radiographer 30 – 35 per hour Gisborne
Radiographer / Radiation Technologist 42,000 – 50,000 Wellington
Specialist Senior Radiographer 65,000+ Christchurch
Radiation Technologist 55,000 – 75,000 Christchurch

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