New Jersey Median
$482,700
per year
Hourly Rate
$232.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+15% vs US median
US median $420,860
State Rank
#8 of 34
state estimate
How much does a Radiologist make in New Jersey?
Radiologists in New Jersey take home a median of $482,700 annually — roughly $232.07 an hour — which runs 15% above the national median of $420,860.
Within New Jersey, entry-level pay starts around $84,210 while the top 10% make $673,000 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $117,300 and $555,900 a year.
Radiologist salary range in New Jersey
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $84,210 | $40.49 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $117,300 | $56.39 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $482,700 | $232.07 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $555,900 | $267.26 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $673,000 | $323.56 |
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How New Jersey compares
New Jersey ranks 8th out of 34 states and territories for Radiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Radiologist salary in other states
Minnesota $708,340South Dakota $586,010Maryland $581,510Maine $555,750North Dakota $553,140New Hampshire $506,010Michigan $485,920West Virginia $471,650Arizona $470,640Pennsylvania $455,380New York $441,580Indiana $430,640Massachusetts $426,560Florida $417,690Utah $417,250Iowa $405,220Wisconsin $392,610Nevada $386,210Virginia $376,270Montana $360,330Colorado $344,270Georgia $335,190Texas $319,320Kentucky $279,990California $270,560Ohio $260,000Connecticut $191,990District of Columbia $182,450Kansas $179,990South Carolina $174,480Wyoming $161,750New Mexico $96,170Arkansas $75,600
Working as a Radiologist in New Jersey
Nationally, about 27,000 people work as Radiologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare New Jersey pay ($482,700) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Radiologist make in New Jersey?
The median Radiologist salary in New Jersey is $482,700 per year, or about $232.07 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $84,210 at the entry level to $673,000 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Jersey pay compare to the national average?
New Jersey pays Radiologists about 15% more than the national median of $420,860. New Jersey ranks 8th out of 34 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Jersey a good state for Radiologists?
Yes on pay — New Jersey pays above the national median for this occupation, at $482,700 a year. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Jersey?
The highest-paying occupations in New Jersey include Radiologist ($482,700), Surgeon, All Other ($437,890), Physician, Pathologists ($355,970), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.