Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$89,010
- 25th Percentile — Junior$216,800
- 50th Percentile — Median$420,860
- 75th Percentile — Senior$506,010
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$594,410
The top 10% of Radiologists earn $594,410 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $89,010, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $556,170 | +45.8% |
| South Dakota | $534,640 | +40.1% |
| Minnesota | $527,740 | +38.3% |
| Alaska (est.) | $503,620 | +32.0% |
| Arizona | $478,540 | +25.4% |
| Maine | $448,540 | +17.6% |
| New Hampshire | $447,500 | +17.3% |
| Rhode Island (est.) | $438,759 | +15.0% |
| Florida | $434,010 | +13.8% |
| Maryland | $428,880 | +12.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $418,720 | +9.7% |
| Georgia | $416,100 | +9.1% |
| Vermont (est.) | $412,052 | +8.0% |
| Massachusetts | $391,790 | +2.7% |
| West Virginia | $390,970 | +2.5% |
| Wisconsin | $381,720 | +0.0% |
| Virginia | $380,580 | -0.2% |
| Utah | $378,420 | -0.8% |
| Michigan | $376,210 | -1.4% |
| New Jersey | $374,880 | -1.7% |
| Indiana | $360,390 | -5.5% |
| Idaho (est.) | $354,823 | -7.0% |
| North Carolina (est.) | $347,192 | -9.0% |
| Iowa | $344,000 | -9.8% |
| Colorado | $343,570 | -9.9% |
| Kentucky | $338,210 | -11.4% |
| New York | $336,460 | -11.8% |
| Louisiana (est.) | $335,746 | -12.0% |
| Nebraska (est.) | $335,746 | -12.0% |
| Tennessee (est.) | $335,746 | -12.0% |
| Nevada | $334,320 | -12.4% |
| Alabama (est.) | $331,931 | -13.0% |
| Missouri (est.) | $331,931 | -13.0% |
| Oklahoma (est.) | $320,485 | -16.0% |
| Montana | $319,460 | -16.3% |
| California | $309,990 | -18.8% |
| Mississippi (est.) | $305,224 | -20.0% |
| Texas | $292,220 | -23.4% |
| District of Columbia | $268,900 | -29.5% |
| Wyoming | $266,420 | -30.2% |
| Ohio | $264,470 | -30.7% |
| Delaware | $239,200 | -37.3% |
| Hawaii | $239,200 | -37.3% |
| Illinois | $239,200 | -37.3% |
| Oregon | $239,200 | -37.3% |
| Washington | $239,200 | -37.3% |
| South Carolina | $232,030 | -39.2% |
| Connecticut | $227,700 | -40.3% |
| Kansas | $199,480 | -47.7% |
| Arkansas | $140,990 | -63.0% |
| New Mexico | $127,900 | -66.5% |
What Factors Affect Radiologists Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Radiologists is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: North Dakota pays an average of $556,170, while New Mexico pays $127,900 — a gap of $428,270 per year.
The middle half of Radiologists earn between $216,800 and $506,010 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,010, while the top 10% earn more than $594,410.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Radiologists?
The average salary for Radiologists in the United States is $381,530 per year, with a median of $420,860.
What is the starting salary for Radiologists?
Entry-level Radiologists typically earn between $89,010 and $216,800 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Radiologists the most?
North Dakota pays Radiologists the most at $556,170 per year on average, followed by South Dakota ($534,640) and Minnesota ($527,740).
How much do Radiologists make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $381,530, Radiologists earn approximately $183.43 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Radiologists a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 26,770 Radiologists jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $381,530 and a median of $420,860 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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