Radiologist Salary
Radiologists earn a median $239,200+ a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$239,200+
BLS top-coded wage
Range
$89,010 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
26,770
across the U.S.
Why does it say $239,200+? The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish exact wages above $239,200 a year — it reports them only as “$239,200 or more.” That means the typical radiologist earns at least this much, and many earn considerably more. In 7 states the median falls below the cap and is shown exactly in the state table below.
What radiologists do
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 education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +3.4% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 700
- Self-employed
- 4%
Employment of radiologists is projected to grow 3.4% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Radiologist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$290,896
per year · effective tax rate 30.9%
$24,241Monthly
$12,121Twice a month
$11,188Every 2 weeks
$139.85Hourly
- Federal income tax$110,435
- Social Security (6.2%)$11,439
- Medicare (1.45%)$8,090
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$290,896
Marginal rate: 35% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $89,010 | $42.79 | $71,449 |
| 25th percentile | $216,800 | $104.23 | $161,300 |
| Median (50th) | $420,860+ | $202.34 | $290,896 |
| 75th percentile | $506,010+ | $243.27 | $344,242 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $594,410+ | $285.77 | $399,625 |
Radiologist salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $239,200+ | — | $407,400 | $81,490 – $239,200+ | 440 |
| South Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $394,362 | $233,620 – $239,200+ | 70 |
| Maryland | $239,200+ | — | $359,723 | $99,470 – $239,200+ | — |
| Maine | $239,200+ | — | $337,164 | $135,080 – $239,200+ | — |
| North Dakota | $239,200+ | — | $362,635 | $207,050 – $239,200+ | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $239,200+ | — | $344,242 | $78,360 – $239,200+ | 210 |
| Michigan | $239,200+ | — | $311,255 | $82,250 – $239,200+ | 360 |
| New Jersey | $239,200+ | — | $301,080 | $84,210 – $239,200+ | — |
| West Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $300,917 | $65,010 – $239,200+ | 360 |
| Arizona | $239,200+ | — | $310,525 | $79,470 – $239,200+ | — |
| Pennsylvania | $239,200+ | — | $298,542 | $100,040 – $239,200+ | 1,360 |
| New York | $239,200+ | — | $276,791 | $81,760 – $239,200+ | 2,010 |
| Indiana | $239,200+ | — | $284,348 | $79,520 – $239,200+ | 680 |
| Massachusetts | $239,200+ | — | $273,359 | $113,600 – $239,200+ | — |
| Florida | $239,200+ | — | $288,910 | $192,020 – $239,200+ | 1,680 |
| Utah | $239,200+ | — | $270,824 | $165,740 – $239,200+ | 380 |
| Iowa | $239,200+ | — | $266,351 | $84,500 – $239,200+ | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $239,200+ | — | $252,706 | $126,160 – $239,200+ | 980 |
| Nevada | $239,200+ | — | $269,187 | $102,420 – $239,200+ | 410 |
| Virginia | $239,200+ | — | $242,138 | $117,530 – $239,200+ | — |
| Montana | $239,200+ | — | $233,976 | $112,380 – $239,200+ | 110 |
| Colorado | $239,200+ | — | $228,472 | $129,370 – $239,200+ | 500 |
| Georgia | $239,200+ | — | $220,450 | $164,670 – $239,200+ | — |
| Texas | $239,200+ | — | $227,281 | $77,270 – $239,200+ | 2,330 |
| Kentucky | $239,200+ | — | $192,958 | $82,650 – $239,200+ | — |
| California | $239,200+ | — | $172,230 | $96,610 – $239,200+ | 690 |
| Ohio | $239,200+ | — | $183,379 | $69,210 – $239,200+ | 770 |
| Delaware | $239,200+ | — | $161,646 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 160 |
| Hawaii | $239,200+ | — | $158,847 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 80 |
| Illinois | $239,200+ | — | $164,396 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | — |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | — | $154,712 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 230 |
| Washington | $239,200+ | — | $176,092 | $239,200+ – $239,200+ | 1,480 |
| Connecticut | $191,990 | — | $133,586 | $86,930 – $239,200+ | — |
| District of Columbia | $182,450 | — | $123,431 | $110,760 – $239,200+ | 80 |
| Kansas | $179,990 | — | $125,045 | $179,990 – $239,200+ | — |
| South Carolina | $174,480 | — | $121,211 | $53,890 – $239,200+ | — |
| Wyoming | $161,750 | — | $121,822 | $97,240 – $239,200+ | 30 |
| New Mexico | $96,170 | — | $73,104 | $66,580 – $227,530 | 170 |
| Arkansas | $75,600 | — | $59,279 | $63,800 – $239,200+ | 150 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, Pathologists | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Psychiatrist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.2% |
| Physicians, All Other | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,040 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| Surgeons, All Other | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.6% |
| Cardiologist | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.8% |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200+ | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.2% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiologist make?
The national median salary for radiologists is at least $239,200 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,010 and the top 10% earn over $239,200+. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays radiologists the most?
Minnesota has the highest median pay at $239,200+.
How many radiologists are there in the U.S.?
About 26,770 people work as radiologists nationwide.