Radiologic Technologist in New Hampshire 2026: ARRT Pathway Guide

How to Become a Radiologic Technologist in New Hampshire

New Hampshire does not currently require radiologic technologists to obtain a separate mandatory state license before practicing. Unlike neighboring Massachusetts and most other New England states, New Hampshire has not implemented a standalone RT licensure board as of 2026. As a result, ARRT certification is the primary professional credential for radiologic technologists in the state, and employers — including Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Elliot Health System, and Concord Hospital — uniformly require current ARRT certification as a hiring prerequisite.

The absence of a state license requirement simplifies the entry process for new graduates while still maintaining rigorous professional standards through the national ARRT certification system.

Step 1: Complete a JRCERT-Accredited Program

Even without a state license, ARRT certification requires graduation from a JRCERT-accredited program. New Hampshire residents have several options:

• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology — NHTI – Concord's Community College has offered an accredited radiologic technology program serving central New Hampshire. Additionally, students close to the Massachusetts or Maine borders can attend programs at institutions such as Manchester Community College or out-of-state JRCERT programs with clinical placement flexibility.
• Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology (BSRT) — online and hybrid degree-completion programs allow working New Hampshire AAS-holding techs to advance to a BS without relocating. Several New England university programs offer this pathway.

Confirm JRCERT accreditation status at jrcert.org before enrolling. ARRT will not accept applications from graduates of non-accredited programs, regardless of the state's license requirements.

Step 2: Earn Your ARRT Certification

ARRT certification is the central credentialing step for New Hampshire imaging professionals. Since no state license sits on top of it, maintaining your ARRT status in good standing is your primary ongoing professional obligation:

• Primary credential: R.T.(R) — Radiographer. Exam fee is approximately $225.
• Ethics and conduct review: ARRT reviews criminal history and prior professional disciplinary actions during the application process.
• Clinical competencies: Documented throughout your accredited program and submitted with your ARRT application.
• Continuing education: 24 CE credits every two years to maintain ARRT certification. This is the only mandatory CE standard New Hampshire techs must meet (beyond employer-specific requirements).
• Specialty credentials: CT (R.T.(CT)), MRI (R.T.(MR)), mammography (R.T.(M)), and other ARRT specialties increase earning power significantly in New Hampshire's Boston-adjacent labor market. Specialty-credentialed techs in southern New Hampshire effectively compete in the broader greater-Boston wage market.

Step 3: The New Hampshire ARRT-Only Pathway (No State License Required)

New Hampshire's ARRT-only pathway means your entry into practice is direct:

1. Graduate from a JRCERT-accredited radiologic technology program.
2. Apply to ARRT, pass the ethics review, and sit for the R.T.(R) examination.
3. Receive your ARRT wallet card and certification number upon passing.
4. Apply to New Hampshire employers. Present your ARRT certification card and official ARRT verification as your primary credentials.
5. Complete employer onboarding requirements: hospital credentialing, BLS/ACLS certification, radiation safety training, etc.

There are no state application fees, no state renewal paperwork, and no state licensing board to manage. Maintaining ARRT continuing qualification through biennial CE satisfies New Hampshire's professional standards.

Important: regulatory requirements can change. Always verify the current New Hampshire licensing status with the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services and your prospective employer before assuming no state license is required.

Continuing Education Requirements

New Hampshire radiologic technologists follow ARRT's standard: 24 CE credits every two years. Qualifying activities include:

• ARRT-recognized online CE modules from ASRT, manufacturer-sponsored programs, and academic providers
• National and regional imaging conferences (RSNA, ASRT Annual Conference, NESNR regional meetings)
• Hospital-based in-service education that meets ARRT CE standards
• Academic coursework in radiologic sciences or a related clinical field

Keep all CE completion records for at least three years in case of an ARRT audit.

Radiologic Technologist Specializations in New Hampshire

New Hampshire's compact geography and proximity to Boston create a distinctive specialization environment:

• CT (R.T.(CT)): Level II trauma centers and emergency departments at Dartmouth-Hitchcock and regional hospitals need experienced CT techs around the clock.
• MRI (R.T.(MR)): Academic and tertiary programs at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, one of New England's major academic medical systems, drive MRI demand in the Upper Valley region.
• Mammography (R.T.(M)): Women's health and breast imaging programs across southern and central New Hampshire.
• Southern NH market: Manchester, Nashua, and Salem (towns close to the Massachusetts border) effectively operate in the greater-Boston labor market. RTs in these areas can access Boston-area wages while enjoying New Hampshire's lack of state income tax — a meaningful total-compensation advantage.
• Travel radiography: New Hampshire's rural north (White Mountains corridor, North Country) has critical-access facilities with periodic travel RT needs.

New Hampshire Salary Ranges

New Hampshire RT wages are elevated by Boston-metro proximity, especially in the southern tier of the state:

• General radiography (R.T.(R)): $58,000–$82,000 per year. Southern NH positions (Manchester, Nashua) often match or exceed Boston-area starting wages. Central and northern NH positions are somewhat lower but still above the national median.
• CT and MRI specialists: $72,000–$92,000. Dartmouth-Hitchcock and major southern NH hospital positions represent the upper end of this range.
• Travel radiologic technologists: $48–$65 per hour. New Hampshire facilities, particularly in the north, recruit travel staff when permanent positions go unfilled.
• Lead/supervisory roles: $85,000–$100,000 at major NH health systems, particularly those in the greater-Manchester and Dartmouth regions.

Top Employers

New Hampshire's healthcare market is relatively compact but dominated by high-quality employers:

• Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (Lebanon) — New Hampshire's only academic medical center and Level I trauma center. A major employer for advanced and research-oriented imaging techs across all modalities.
• Elliot Health System (Manchester) — Manchester's primary acute-care health system; Elliot Hospital is one of New Hampshire's busiest community hospitals.
• Concord Hospital / Capital Region Health Care (Concord) — the state capital's leading health system; active radiology and imaging department.
• Catholic Medical Center (Manchester) — acute-care community hospital with active imaging programs.
• Southern New Hampshire Medical Center (Nashua) — serves greater Nashua and benefits from strong Boston metro wage competition.
• Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (Dover) — major Seacoast New Hampshire employer for imaging professionals.