Radiologist Salary
Radiologists earn a median $420,860 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$420,860
$202.34 per hour
Range
$89,010 – $239,200+
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
26,770
across the U.S.
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 |
Best cities for radiologists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia, PA | $239,200+ | $297,088 | $289,690 | 550 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $239,200+ | $290,295 | $257,895 | 1,950 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $239,200+ | $176,092 | $158,451 | 1,210 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $156,800 | $118,439 | $114,889 | 770 |
| 5 | Houston, TX | $131,470 | $101,126 | $102,531 | 500 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $239,200+
- Philadelphia, PA — $239,200+
- Seattle, WA — $239,200+
- Dallas, TX — $156,800
- Houston, TX — $131,470
Radiologist salary by state
| State | Median | 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiologist make?
The national median salary for radiologists is $420,860 a year ($202.34 an hour). 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+. After taxes and local prices, Philadelphia, PA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many radiologists are there in the U.S.?
About 26,770 people work as radiologists nationwide.