Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
Typical entry preparation: Post-Doctoral Training and 5 or more years of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
Top skills:SpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingJudgment and Decision MakingCritical Thinking
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Radiologist pay by experience level
Entry level$92,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$224,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$435,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$523,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$615,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
800
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Radiologist salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
18,830 workers
$431,000
Offices of Physicians
14,970 workers
$440,500
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
6,060 workers
$312,500
Hospitals, Privately Owned
5,580 workers
$332,000
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
3,520 workers
$380,000
Educational Services
1,220 workers
$284,000
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
1,220 workers
$284,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
880 workers
$256,000
Hospitals, Local Government Owned
420 workers
$210,000
Outpatient Care Centers
310 workers
$568,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Radiologist make?
The average base salary for a Radiologist in the United States is $395,000 per year, or about $189.90 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $224,500 and $523,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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