Radiologist Salary in Virginia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Radiologists in Virginia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Virginia Median
$376,270
per year
Hourly Rate
$180.90
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $420,860
State Rank
#20 of 34
state estimate

How much does a Radiologist make in Virginia?

A Radiologist working in Virginia earns a median salary of $376,270 per year, or about $180.90 per hour. That is 11% below the national median of $420,860 for this occupation.

Within Virginia, entry-level pay starts around $117,530 while the top 10% make $614,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $284,320 and $557,540 a year.

Radiologist salary range in Virginia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$117,530$56.50
25th percentile (early career)$284,320$136.69
50th percentile (median)$376,270$180.90
75th percentile (experienced)$557,540$268.05
90th percentile (top earners)$614,360$295.37

How Virginia compares

Virginia ranks 20th out of 34 states and territories for Radiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Minnesota$708,340
2South Dakota$586,010
3Maryland$581,510
4Maine$555,750
5North Dakota$553,140

Working as a Radiologist in Virginia

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 Virginia pay ($376,270) 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 Virginia?
The median Radiologist salary in Virginia is $376,270 per year, or about $180.90 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $117,530 at the entry level to $614,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Virginia pay compare to the national average?
Virginia pays Radiologists about 11% less than the national median of $420,860. Virginia ranks 20th out of 34 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Virginia a good state for Radiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $376,270 a year. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Virginia?
The highest-paying occupations in Virginia include Anesthesiologist ($488,310), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($478,710), Cardiologist ($461,450), 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.