How much does a Radiologist make?
A Radiologist earns a median annual salary of $420,860 in the United States, which works out to roughly $202.34 per hour for full-time work. Most Radiologists earn between $89,010 at the entry level and $594,410 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $216,800 and $506,010 a year.
That is $359,470 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Radiologist salary range by percentile
Half of all Radiologists earn between $216,800 and $506,010 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $89,010 | $42.79 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $216,800 | $104.23 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $420,860 | $202.34 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $506,010 | $243.27 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $594,410 | $285.77 |
Highest-paying states for Radiologist
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Minnesota leads the country for Radiologist pay at $708,340 a year, followed by South Dakota ($586,010) and Maryland ($581,510). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $75,600 — a gap of $632,740 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $708,340 | $340.55 | +68% |
| 2 | South Dakota | $586,010 | $281.74 | +39% |
| 3 | Maryland | $581,510 | $279.57 | +38% |
| 4 | Maine | $555,750 | $267.19 | +32% |
| 5 | North Dakota | $553,140 | $265.93 | +31% |
Radiologist salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 34 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 27,000 people work as Radiologists in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $381,530 — below the median, unusual for salaried roles. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
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