Salaries are annual unless otherwise stated.
Salary and wage information for New Zealand professions is compiled regularly by analysis of New Zealand jobs advertised in major publications. 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.
There is currently a shortage of medical radiation therapists in New Zealand. A a result this occupation is on the New Zealand Long Term Skill Shortage List.
Radiographers that work for District Health Boards are paid according to a collective agreement. Starting salaries are between $57,000 and $61,000 depending on hours worked. A typical salary after five years’ experience would be between $77,000 and $83,000. Senior medical radiation technologists can receive between $82,000 and $94,000. In addition radiographers are entitled to weekend rates and night allowances.
For comparison, the average hourly wage in New Zealand for the quarter ending 31 March 2020 was $33.20 according to Statistics New Zealand. This would give an annual average salary of around $65,600, working standard full-time hours (38 hours).
Radiographer / Radiation Technologist Salaries / Wages in 2020
| Position | Salary / Wage $ | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Leading Medical Radiographer | 77,000 – 96,000 | Auckland |
| Junior Radiographer / Radiation Technologist | 57,000 | Auckland |
| Senior Radiographer / Radiation Technologist | 77,000 – 97,000 | Auckland |
| Radiographer | 35 – 39 per hour | Gisborne |
| Radiographer / Radiation Technologist | 77,000 – 90,000 | Wellington |
| Specialist Senior Radiographer | 75,000+ | Christchurch |
| Radiation Technologist | 66,000 – 82,000 | Christchurch |
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Medical radiation technologists must be registered by Medical Radiation Technologist Board of New Zealand and hold an annual practising certificate. In 2018/19 there were 3,113 annual practising certificates issued by the Board.
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