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Radiologists Salary
Radiologists earn a median $420,860 a year in the U.S., with 26,770 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $420,860 a year
- Employment
- 26,770
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +3.4%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 700
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $420,860 · $202.34 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $381,530 · $183.43 an hour (estimate error ±2.6%)
- 10th percentile
- $89,010 · $42.79 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $216,800 · $104.23 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $506,010 · $243.27 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $594,410 · $285.78 an hour
- Employment
- 26,770 (estimate error ±7.3%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
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.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 28,700
- Projected for 2035
- 29,600
- Change
- +1,000 (+3.4%)
- Openings each year
- 700
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Self-employed
- 3.8%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $708,340 | 440 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $586,010 | 70 |
| 3 | Maryland | $581,510 | Not reported |
| 4 | Maine | $555,750 | Not reported |
| 5 | North Dakota | $553,140 | 120 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $506,010 | 210 |
| 7 | Michigan | $485,920 | 360 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $482,700 | Not reported |
| 9 | West Virginia | $471,650 | 360 |
| 10 | Arizona | $470,640 | Not reported |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,330 | $319,320 |
| New York | 2,010 | $441,580 |
| Florida | 1,680 | $417,690 |
| Washington | 1,480 | $239,200 or more |
| Pennsylvania | 1,360 | $455,380 |
| Wisconsin | 980 | $392,610 |
| Ohio | 770 | $260,000 |
| California | 690 | $270,560 |
| Indiana | 680 | $430,640 |
| Colorado | 500 | $344,270 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $488,670 | 310 |
| 2 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $468,860 | 170 |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $465,780 | 1,950 |
| 4 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $452,940 | 550 |
| 5 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $449,940 | 300 |
| 6 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $410,170 | 190 |
| 7 | York-Hanover, PA | $384,290 | 110 |
| 8 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $344,270 | 340 |
| 9 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $318,300 | 120 |
| 10 | Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $287,990 | 290 |
| 11 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $239,200 or more | 400 |
| 12 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $239,200 or more | 280 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,950 | $465,780 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 1,210 | $239,200 or more |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 770 | $156,800 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 550 | $452,940 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 500 | $131,470 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 400 | $239,200 or more |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 340 | $344,270 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 310 | $488,670 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 300 | $449,940 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 290 | $287,990 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 280 | $239,200 or more |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 220 | Not reported |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)446 certified filingsMedian offered wage $395,000
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)33 certified filingsMedian offered wage $395,000
Radiologists pay by state
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do radiologists make?
- The median wage for radiologists in the U.S. is $420,860 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $216,800 and $506,010.
- Which state pays radiologists the most?
- Minnesota has the highest median wage for this occupation at $708,340 a year.
- What is the job outlook for radiologists?
- BLS projects employment to grow 3.4% from 2025 to 2035, with about 700 openings each year on average.
- What education do radiologists need?
- The typical entry-level education is: doctoral or professional degree.