Radiologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for radiologists in the U.S. is $420,860 ($202.34 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $420,860
- Mean annual wage
- $381,530
- Median hourly wage
- $202.34
- Employment
- 26,770
26,770 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $89,010 | $42.79 |
| 25th percentile | $216,800 | $104.23 |
| Median (50th) | $420,860 | $202.34 |
| 75th percentile | $506,010 | $243.27 |
| 90th percentile | $594,410 | $285.78 |
Highest-paying states for radiologists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $708,340 | 440 |
| South Dakota | $586,010 | 70 |
| Maryland | $581,510 | — |
| Maine | $555,750 | — |
| North Dakota | $553,140 | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $506,010 | 210 |
| Michigan | $485,920 | 360 |
| New Jersey | $482,700 | — |
| West Virginia | $471,650 | 360 |
| Arizona | $470,640 | — |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $75,600 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $96,170 median annual wage
- Wyoming: $161,750 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $174,480 median annual wage
- Kansas: $179,990 median annual wage
About this occupation
Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.
Typical tasks
- Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
- Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.
- Establish or enforce standards for protection of patients or personnel.
- Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
- Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
- Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral or professional degree | 100.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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