Radiologist salary
BLS occupation: Radiologists · Healthcare practitioners · data for May 2025
How much does a radiologist make?
- The median radiologist salary in the US is $420,860 a year ($202.34 an hour): half of the 26,770 radiologists BLS counts earn more and half earn less. The average (mean) is $381,530.
- The middle half earn between $216,800 and $506,010. The lowest-paid 10% earn less than $89,010 and the top 10% more than $594,410.
- That is 8.3 times the median for all US workers ($50,980).
- Minnesota pays radiologists the most (median $708,340), followed by South Dakota ($586,010) and Maryland ($581,510). Arkansas pays the least ($75,600).
- After adjusting for prices, the pay goes furthest in Minnesota, where the median is worth $718,245 in typical US prices, then South Dakota and North Dakota.
- In 45 of the 46 metro areas with data, the median radiologist salary is enough to rent a typical home without spending more than 30% of income on rent.
- BLS projects the number of radiologists to grow 3.4% from 2025 to 2035 (all jobs: 3.5%), with about 700 openings a year. The typical entry education is a doctoral or professional degree.
official From BLS's survey of employers: what radiologists are actually paid, not job ads or self-reports. Adjusted figures are derived. How we calculate.
How does your pay compare?
Radiologist salary range
Half of radiologists earn between $216,800 and $506,010 a year
Yearly pay at each point of the range, US, May 2025. For comparison, the median for all US jobs is $50,980.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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| Yearly pay | |
|---|---|
| Lowest 10% earn under | $89,010 |
| Lowest 25% earn under | $216,800 |
| Median | $420,860 |
| Top 25% earn over | $506,010 |
| Top 10% earn over | $594,410 |
Radiologist salary by state
Minnesota pays radiologists the most; Arkansas the least
Median yearly pay by state compared with the US median ($420,860), May 2025. Blue = higher pay.
- 20%+ below US
- 10–20% below
- 3–10% below
- Within 3%
- 3–10% above
- 10–20% above
- 20%+ above US
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
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| State | Median pay |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $708,340 median |
| South Dakota | $586,010 median |
| Maryland | $581,510 median |
| Maine | $555,750 median |
| North Dakota | $553,140 median |
| New Hampshire | $506,010 median |
| Michigan | $485,920 median |
| New Jersey | $482,700 median |
| West Virginia | $471,650 median |
| Arizona | $470,640 median |
| Pennsylvania | $455,380 median |
| New York | $441,580 median |
| Indiana | $430,640 median |
| Massachusetts | $426,560 median |
| Florida | $417,690 median |
| Utah | $417,250 median |
| Iowa | $405,220 median |
| Wisconsin | $392,610 median |
| Nevada | $386,210 median |
| Virginia | $376,270 median |
| Montana | $360,330 median |
| Colorado | $344,270 median |
| Georgia | $335,190 median |
| Texas | $319,320 median |
| Kentucky | $279,990 median |
| California | $270,560 median |
| Ohio | $260,000 median |
| Connecticut | $191,990 median |
| District of Columbia | $182,450 median |
| Kansas | $179,990 median |
| South Carolina | $174,480 median |
| Wyoming | $161,750 median |
| New Mexico | $96,170 median |
| Arkansas | $75,600 median |
Where radiologist pay goes furthest
A salary buys more where prices are low. We divide each state's median by its price level from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, so every figure is in typical US prices. derived
Radiologists' pay goes furthest in Minnesota once prices are counted
Median pay ÷ the state's price level (BEA, 2024; US = 100), shown in typical US prices. Top 10 states.
US median
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Our calculation.
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| Worth, in US prices | |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | $718,245 |
| South Dakota | $661,515 |
| North Dakota | $621,792 |
| Maine | $572,643 |
| Maryland | $554,035 |
| West Virginia | $527,001 |
| Michigan | $505,025 |
| New Hampshire | $485,777 |
| Arizona | $467,475 |
| Pennsylvania | $466,712 |
Radiologist pay in every state
| State | Median a year | Hourly | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Employed | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $708,340 | $340.55 | $81,490 | $708,340 | 440 | $718,245 |
| South Dakota | $586,010 | $281.74 | $233,620 | $669,020 | 70 | $661,515 |
| Maryland | $581,510 | $279.57 | $99,470 | $626,170 | – | $554,035 |
| Maine | $555,750 | $267.19 | $135,080 | $591,070 | – | $572,643 |
| North Dakota | $553,140 | $265.93 | $207,050 | $785,060 | 120 | $621,792 |
| New Hampshire | $506,010 | $243.27 | $78,360 | $523,650 | 210 | $485,777 |
| Michigan | $485,920 | $233.62 | $82,250 | $558,760 | 360 | $505,025 |
| New Jersey | $482,700 | $232.07 | $84,210 | $673,000 | – | $443,638 |
| West Virginia | $471,650 | $226.75 | $65,010 | $734,750 | 360 | $527,001 |
| Arizona | $470,640 | $226.27 | $79,470 | $688,200 | – | $467,475 |
| Pennsylvania | $455,380 | $218.93 | $100,040 | $543,750 | 1,360 | $466,712 |
| New York | $441,580 | $212.30 | $81,760 | $544,890 | 2,010 | $409,170 |
| Indiana | $430,640 | $207.04 | $79,520 | $443,000 | 680 | $461,421 |
| Massachusetts | $426,560 | $205.08 | $113,600 | $591,970 | – | $403,340 |
| Florida | $417,690 | $200.81 | $192,020 | $665,450 | 1,680 | $403,901 |
| Utah | $417,250 | $200.60 | $165,740 | $450,010 | 380 | $422,044 |
| Iowa | $405,220 | $194.82 | $84,500 | $533,880 | 130 | $461,726 |
| Wisconsin | $392,610 | $188.75 | $126,160 | $630,260 | 980 | $417,249 |
| Nevada | $386,210 | $185.68 | $102,420 | $465,780 | 410 | $386,291 |
| Virginia | $376,270 | $180.90 | $117,530 | $614,360 | – | $372,161 |
| Montana | $360,330 | $173.24 | $112,380 | $412,670 | 110 | $380,717 |
| Colorado | $344,270 | $165.51 | $129,370 | $684,280 | 500 | $334,074 |
| Georgia | $335,190 | $161.15 | $164,670 | $813,360 | – | $348,094 |
| Texas | $319,320 | $153.52 | $77,270 | $503,900 | 2,330 | $329,003 |
| Kentucky | $279,990 | $134.61 | $82,650 | $752,080 | – | $310,551 |
| California | $270,560 | $130.08 | $96,610 | $499,880 | 690 | $244,364 |
| Ohio | $260,000 | $125.00 | $69,210 | $471,600 | 770 | $280,251 |
| Connecticut | $191,990 | $92.30 | $86,930 | $440,120 | – | $185,301 |
| District of Columbia | $182,450 | $87.72 | $110,760 | $456,110 | 80 | $166,013 |
| Kansas | $179,990 | $86.53 | $179,990 | $259,570 | – | $199,838 |
| South Carolina | $174,480 | $83.88 | $53,890 | $482,100 | – | $186,114 |
| Wyoming | $161,750 | $77.76 | $97,240 | $409,940 | 30 | $174,505 |
| New Mexico | $96,170 | $46.24 | $66,580 | $227,530 | 170 | $104,292 |
| Arkansas | $75,600 | $36.35 | $63,800 | $289,680 | 150 | $86,960 |
BLS does not publish pay for radiologists in 17 states (too few workers to estimate reliably). After cost of living = median ÷ (BEA price level ÷ 100).
Radiologist salary by city
Metro areas where BLS publishes radiologist pay: 46 of 387. Rent share = typical rent (September 2026, Zillow) × 12 ÷ the median salary; under 30% is affordable by the usual rule.
Highest-paying metro areas
- Minneapolis, MN $745,230
- Sioux Falls, SD $669,020
- Huntington, WV $592,050
- Baltimore, MD $581,510
- Portland, ME $578,230
- Bismarck, ND $553,140
- Bangor, ME $550,480
- Phoenix, AZ $525,930
- Los Angeles, CA $488,670
- Charleston, WV $482,670
Where the pay goes furthest
- Sioux Falls, SD $738,180
- Minneapolis, MN $710,948
- Huntington, WV $669,573
- Bismarck, ND $607,686
- Bangor, ME $570,398
- Portland, ME $567,682
- Baltimore, MD $556,538
- Charleston, WV $544,056
- Phoenix, AZ $509,050
- St. Louis, MO $493,080
All 46 metro areas
| Metro area | Median a year | Employed | After cost of living | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $745,230 | 30 | $710,948 | 3% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $669,020 | 50 | $738,180 | 2% |
| Huntington, WV | $592,050 | 60 | $669,573 | 2% |
| Baltimore, MD | $581,510 | – | $556,538 | 4% |
| Portland, ME | $578,230 | – | $567,682 | 5% |
| Bismarck, ND | $553,140 | 30 | $607,686 | 3% |
| Bangor, ME | $550,480 | – | $570,398 | 3% |
| Phoenix, AZ | $525,930 | – | $509,050 | 4% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $488,670 | 310 | $430,296 | 7% |
| Charleston, WV | $482,670 | 60 | $544,056 | 3% |
| Chicago, IL | $479,910 | – | $463,256 | 5% |
| Orlando, FL | $475,440 | 70 | $468,793 | 5% |
| St. Louis, MO | $468,860 | 170 | $493,080 | 4% |
| New York, NY | $465,780 | 1,950 | $413,795 | 9% |
| Barnstable, MA | $453,700 | – | $461,307 | 7% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $452,940 | 550 | $441,660 | 5% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $449,940 | 300 | $446,068 | 4% |
| Providence, RI | $448,040 | – | $440,235 | 6% |
| Washington, DC | $443,020 | – | $406,873 | 7% |
| Spokane, WA | $430,600 | – | $429,115 | 4% |
| Tampa, FL | $410,170 | 190 | $406,552 | 6% |
| Boston, MA | $409,740 | – | $378,457 | 9% |
| San Antonio, TX | $398,680 | – | $420,921 | 4% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $384,990 | 80 | $386,987 | 5% |
| York, PA | $384,290 | 110 | $400,302 | 4% |
| Denver, CO | $344,270 | 340 | $325,452 | 7% |
| Greenville, NC | $322,720 | – | $365,060 | 5% |
| Buffalo, NY | $318,300 | 120 | $332,102 | 5% |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $317,250 | – | $344,676 | 6% |
| Cincinnati, OH | $287,990 | 290 | $301,971 | 6% |
| Louisville, KY | $279,990 | – | $300,825 | 6% |
| Columbus, OH | $269,430 | – | $282,217 | 7% |
| New Haven, CT | $194,570 | 50 | $186,086 | 13% |
| Dallas, TX | $156,800 | 770 | $152,100 | 13% |
| Madison, WI | $135,040 | 90 | $138,806 | 16% |
| Houston, TX | $131,470 | 500 | $133,298 | 15% |
| Hartford, CT | $124,470 | 40 | $121,143 | 19% |
| Lexington, KY | $112,790 | 120 | $121,424 | 17% |
| San Francisco, CA | $106,000 | 160 | $91,685 | 39% |
| Albany, NY | $104,190 | 60 | $104,644 | 19% |
| Albuquerque, NM | $96,170 | 110 | $100,653 | 19% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $82,250 | 60 | $81,533 | 28% |
| Tulsa, OK | $79,590 | – | $89,212 | 21% |
| Rochester, NY | $77,730 | 120 | $80,105 | 24% |
| Morgantown, WV | $76,400 | 70 | $81,866 | 21% |
| Little Rock, AR | $75,600 | 110 | $84,598 | 20% |
What the median radiologist salary pays per paycheck
| Period | Before taxes |
|---|---|
| Year | $420,860 |
| Month | $35,072 |
| Every two weeks | $16,187 |
| Week | $8,093 |
| Hour | $202.34 |
Gross pay, 52 weeks a year, 2,080 hours. Hourly to salary calculator.
Becoming a radiologist: education and job outlook
| Typical entry education | Doctoral or professional degree |
|---|---|
| Work experience needed | None |
| On-the-job training | Internship/residency |
| Projected change in jobs, 2025–35 | +3.4% (all jobs: +3.5%) |
| Openings a year (average) | 700 |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
official BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35. Openings include workers who retire or change jobs. What the work involves: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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|---|---|---|
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| Speech-language pathologist | $97,870 | Master's degree |
| Physician assistant | $135,880 | Master's degree |
| Nurse practitioner | $132,300 | Master's degree |
| Medical lab tech | $62,930 | Bachelor's degree |
| MRI tech | $95,480 | Associate's degree |
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Questions about radiologist pay
How much does a radiologist make an hour?
The median is $202.34 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42.79 and the top 10% over $285.78.
How much does a radiologist make a month?
About $35,072 a month before taxes at the median salary of $420,860, or $16,187 every two weeks.
What state pays radiologists the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $708,340. South Dakota ($586,010), Maryland ($581,510), Maine ($555,750) and North Dakota ($553,140) follow.
Where do radiologists make the most after cost of living?
Minnesota: its median of $708,340 is worth $718,245 at typical US prices. South Dakota, North Dakota and Maine come next.
How much do entry-level radiologists make?
BLS does not report pay by experience. The lowest-paid 10% of radiologists earn under $89,010 a year, and the lowest-paid quarter under $216,800, which is a reasonable guide to starting pay.
What education do you need to become a radiologist?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as a doctoral or professional degree. Work experience in a related job: none. On-the-job training: internship/residency.
Sources and limits
- Pay and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation 29-1224 (Radiologists). Downloaded 2026-10-24.
- OEWS counts wage and salary workers at employers, including tips and commissions but not overtime pay, bonuses that are not tied to production, or benefits. It leaves out the self-employed. BLS does not publish figures above $239,200 a year or for states and metro areas with too few workers.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (US = 100). Rents: Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026; Data Provided by Zillow Group.
- Outlook and education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Pay is not broken down by experience, employer or specialty (for example, ER or pediatric nursing); BLS does not publish those splits.