Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, West Virginia
$404,500 / year
≈ $33,700 per month · $194.47 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for West Virginia · median $488,000
25th percentile
$111,500Average
$404,50075th percentile
$510,500
$111,500Average
$404,50075th percentile
$510,500
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.
Radiologist salary by state
Arizona$495,500
Arkansas$146,000
California$321,000
Colorado$355,500
Connecticut$235,500
District of Columbia$278,500
Florida$449,000
Georgia$430,500
Indiana$373,000
Iowa$356,000
Kansas$206,500
Kentucky$350,000
Maine$464,000
Maryland$444,000
Massachusetts$405,500
Michigan$389,500
Minnesota$546,000
Montana$330,500
Nevada$346,000
New Hampshire$463,000
New Jersey$388,000
New Mexico$132,500
New York$348,000
North Dakota$575,500
Ohio$273,500
Pennsylvania$433,500
South Carolina$240,000
South Dakota$553,500
Texas$302,500
Utah$391,500
Virginia$394,000
West Virginia$404,500
Wisconsin$395,000
Wyoming$275,500
About this role
Radiologist is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Radiologists do
Typical education: Post-Doctoral Training
- 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: Speaking Reading Comprehension Active Listening Writing Judgment and Decision Making Critical Thinking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
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
$431,000Offices of Physicians
14,970 workers
$440,500General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
6,060 workers
$312,500Hospitals, Privately Owned
5,580 workers
$332,000Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
3,520 workers
$380,000Educational Services
1,220 workers
$284,000Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
1,220 workers
$284,500Educational Services, State Government Owned
880 workers
$256,000Hospitals, Local Government Owned
420 workers
$210,000Outpatient Care Centers
310 workers
$568,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Radiologist pays 144% above the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Surgeons, All Other$387,000
Anesthesiologist$373,000
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons$358,500
Dermatologist$335,000
Emergency Medicine Physician$328,500
Cardiologist$471,000
Physicians, Pathologists$295,500
Obstetricians and Gynecologists$289,000
Careers related to Radiologist
Cardiologist$471,000
Pediatric Surgeon$519,500
Emergency Medicine Physician$328,500
Physicians, Pathologists$295,500
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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