The average salary for a radiologist in the United States is $353,960, but the range typically falls between $206,430 and >$239,200. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $170.17, with a range between $99.25 and >$115.00.
There are approximately 31,960 people employed as a radiologist in the United States. With Massachusetts, California, New Jersey employing the highest number of radiologists.The state with the best pay for a radiologist is Iowa, with an average annual salary of $284,660, while Wyoming has the lowest average annual salary of $324,870.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $79,760 | $38.34 |
| 25th Percentile | $206,430 | $99.25 |
| Median | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
| 75th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
| 90th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
The salary of a radiologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a radiologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for radiologists are Iowa, Illinois, California, Alaska, West Virginia while the worst states are Wyoming, Wisconsin, Washington, Texas, South Dakota.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $151,300 | $249,730 | >$239,200 |
| Alaska | $47,280 | $138,770 | $136,790 |
| Arizona | $98,370 | $427,800 | >$239,200 |
| Arkansas | $51,570 | $230,710 | >$239,200 |
| California | $43,460 | $261,020 | >$239,200 |
| Colorado | $101,190 | $333,420 | >$239,200 |
| Connecticut | $73,220 | $329,580 | >$239,200 |
| Delaware | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| District of Columbia | $115,340 | $353,800 | >$239,200 |
| Florida | $104,000 | $331,040 | >$239,200 |
| Georgia | $107,870 | $391,350 | >$239,200 |
| Hawaii | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Illinois | $78,850 | $278,810 | >$239,200 |
| Iowa | $79,790 | $284,660 | >$239,200 |
| Maine | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Maryland | $66,620 | $203,860 | >$239,200 |
| Massachusetts | $196,940 | $369,490 | >$239,200 |
| Michigan | $230,540 | $349,500 | >$239,200 |
| Minnesota | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Missouri | $85,440 | $363,870 | >$239,200 |
| Montana | $101,340 | $300,700 | >$239,200 |
| Nebraska | $67,240 | $388,660 | >$239,200 |
| Nevada | $131,230 | $336,720 | >$239,200 |
| New Hampshire | $72,750 | $388,410 | >$239,200 |
| New Jersey | $206,430 | $268,900 | >$239,200 |
| New Mexico | $62,540 | $215,840 | >$239,200 |
| New York | $85,570 | $344,400 | >$239,200 |
| North Carolina | $100,220 | $341,450 | >$239,200 |
| Ohio | $101,430 | $402,370 | >$239,200 |
| Oregon | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| Pennsylvania | $71,080 | $347,590 | >$239,200 |
| Rhode Island | $73,530 | $296,490 | >$239,200 |
| South Dakota | $234,930 | $475,780 | >$239,200 |
| Texas | $78,940 | $327,850 | >$239,200 |
| Washington | >$239,200 | >$239,200 | >$239,200 |
| West Virginia | $65,500 | $154,990 | >$239,200 |
| Wisconsin | $125,750 | $420,440 | >$239,200 |
| Wyoming | $90,270 | $324,870 | >$239,200 |
Even between cities, the salary of a radiologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for radiologists is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, MN with an average salary of $564,210.The city with the lowest average salary for radiologists is McAllen-Edinburg-Mission area, TX with an average salary of $128,240.
Areas with highest average salaries for radiologists
Areas with lowest average salaries for radiologists
The number of radiologists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of radiologists has increased by 2,430. On average, the number of radiologists has been increasing by 2.7% each year. The salary of radiologists has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of radiologists has increased by $52,240. On average, the salary of radiologists has been increasing by 5.8% each year.
Radiologists are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for radiologists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
$89,020 per year
$240,790 per year
$278,660 per year
$312,120 per year
$123,840 per year
$343,990 per year
