Montana rad tech license: x-ray and sonographer rules
Montana rad tech license: an x-ray technologist needs a state license, a sonographer none; 5 programs.
Example: Montana· change any figure to see your own result
Montana: state license for an x-ray technologist
Yes
Yes, a state license · sonographer: no state license
| Radiologic technologist (radiography) | Yes, a state license |
| Sonographer (ultrasound) | No state license |
| Limited x-ray operator | Yes: a limited permit |
| Other licensed modalities | radiologist assistant |
| Agency | Montana Board of Radiologic Technologists |
| Programs reported to IPEDS (2023-24) | 4 radiography, 1 sonography |
Rule from the ASRT state table, checked against the page of Montana Board of Radiologic Technologists on November 13, 2026.
Compiled by Radif Partners · How the rules were read
Montana licenses radiologic technologists and limited permit holders, and its board page is one of the clearest in the country. A license needs ARRT certification in radiography after a 24-month approved program; the application costs $100; every license expires on February 1. Renewal costs $75 for a technologist and $60 for a limited permit holder, and paying late doubles it. The Montana board licenses radiologic technologists and limited permit holders: a license needs ARRT certification in radiography and a 24-month approved program, the application costs $100, and a temporary permit is possible before the ARRT exam. Every license expires on February 1. Renewal costs $75 for a technologist and $60 for a limited permit holder, and the late fee equals the renewal fee. Limited permit holders need six hours of continuing education each year; technologists follow ARRT rules. By awards in 2023-24, the largest programs were Highlands College of Montana Tech in Butte (radiography, 19), The University of Montana in Missoula (radiography, 17), Montana State University Billings in Billings (radiography, 13), Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell (radiography, 5) and Montana State University Billings in Billings (sonography, 5).
How to get the Montana rad tech license
Apply online to the Montana Board of Radiologic Technologists with your ARRT certification. If you finished school but have not taken the ARRT exam yet, ask for a temporary permit. Renew in the 60 days before February 1. Also credentialed here: radiologist assistant.
| Modality | State credential |
|---|---|
| Radiography | License |
| Limited x-ray | Permit |
| Radiologist assistant | License |
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application | $100 |
| Annual renewal (technologist) | $75 |
| Annual renewal (limited permit) | $60 |
Montana rad tech and sonography schools
| School | City | Program | Awards 2023-24 | In-state tuition and fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | Butte | Radiography | 19 | $3,985 |
| The University of Montana | Missoula | Radiography | 17 | $8,152 |
| Montana State University Billings | Billings | Radiography | 13 | $6,706 |
| Flathead Valley Community College | Kalispell | Radiography | 5 | $6,033 |
| Montana State University Billings | Billings | Sonography | 5 | $6,706 |
Tuition and exam: becoming a technologist in Montana
Example: sonography, 2 years in Montana· change any figure to see your own result
Sonography in Montana: tuition and exam
$13,987
$6,706 a year × 2 + ARDMS SPI and one specialty $575
| Median public in-state tuition and fees in Montana | $6,706 a year (2023-24) |
| Years of study | 2 |
| Exam fees | $575 |
| State license | No state license |