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Are you thinking of becoming a radiologist and really want to work at Brigham and Women's Hospital? Turns out, your chances to become a radiologist are better in some states than others.Our research found that Wisconsin is the best state for radiologists, while Minnesota and Wisconsin are ranked highest in terms of median salary. Wisconsin has a median salary of $213,169 and Minnesota has the highest median salary among all 50 states for radiologists.
In order to get you the best states for radiologists, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a radiologist, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for radiologists in 2026
1. Wisconsin
Total radiologist jobs: 50 Average annual salary: $213,169 Lowest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $291,000 Location Quotient: 2.01
2. Minnesota
Total radiologist jobs: 36 Average annual salary: $216,317 Lowest 10 percent earn: $159,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $292,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
3. Kentucky
Total radiologist jobs: 18 Average annual salary: $205,688 Lowest 10 percent earn: $147,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $287,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
4. Oregon
Total radiologist jobs: 43 Average annual salary: $208,794 Lowest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $288,000 Location Quotient: 2.31
5. North Dakota
Total radiologist jobs: 3 Average annual salary: $210,613 Lowest 10 percent earn: $153,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $289,000 Location Quotient: 0.72
6. Wyoming
Total radiologist jobs: 2 Average annual salary: $209,459 Lowest 10 percent earn: $151,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $289,000 Location Quotient: 0.74
7. Indiana
Total radiologist jobs: 19 Average annual salary: $208,853 Lowest 10 percent earn: $150,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $289,000 Location Quotient: 0.64
8. North Carolina
Total radiologist jobs: 52 Average annual salary: $200,617 Lowest 10 percent earn: $141,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $284,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
9. Ohio
Total radiologist jobs: 54 Average annual salary: $200,023 Lowest 10 percent earn: $140,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $283,000 Location Quotient: 1.18
10. Alaska
Total radiologist jobs: 3 Average annual salary: $212,751 Lowest 10 percent earn: $156,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $289,000 Location Quotient: 0.8
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a radiologist
You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for a radiologist
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $213,169 | $156,000 | 5,795,483 | 50 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $216,317 | $159,000 | 5,576,606 | 36 |
| 3 | Kentucky | $205,688 | $147,000 | 4,454,189 | 18 |
| 4 | Oregon | $208,794 | $151,000 | 4,142,776 | 43 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $210,613 | $153,000 | 755,393 | 3 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $209,459 | $151,000 | 579,315 | 2 |
| 7 | Indiana | $208,853 | $150,000 | 6,666,818 | 19 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $200,617 | $141,000 | 10,273,419 | 52 |
| 9 | Ohio | $200,023 | $140,000 | 11,658,609 | 54 |
| 10 | Alaska | $212,751 | $156,000 | 739,795 | 3 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $198,679 | $139,000 | 1,920,076 | 14 |
| 12 | Michigan | $206,037 | $147,000 | 9,962,311 | 24 |
| 13 | Iowa | $204,451 | $145,000 | 3,145,711 | 13 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $196,117 | $136,000 | 12,805,537 | 94 |
| 15 | Colorado | $201,162 | $142,000 | 5,607,154 | 24 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $201,543 | $142,000 | 9,005,644 | 34 |
| 17 | Oklahoma | $196,980 | $137,000 | 3,930,864 | 9 |
| 18 | Georgia | $195,430 | $135,000 | 10,429,379 | 50 |
| 19 | Missouri | $200,595 | $141,000 | 6,113,532 | 14 |
| 20 | Vermont | $199,187 | $139,000 | 623,657 | 2 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $197,652 | $138,000 | 3,588,184 | 14 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $186,342 | $126,000 | 6,715,984 | 34 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $195,514 | $135,000 | 869,666 | 2 |
| 24 | Kansas | $196,795 | $137,000 | 2,913,123 | 2 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $197,679 | $138,000 | 1,059,639 | 1 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $184,935 | $124,000 | 1,815,857 | 8 |
| 27 | Washington | $193,131 | $133,000 | 7,405,743 | 42 |
| 28 | Delaware | $190,568 | $130,000 | 961,939 | 8 |
| 29 | Montana | $197,096 | $137,000 | 1,050,493 | 0 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $193,622 | $133,000 | 6,859,819 | 46 |
| 31 | Nevada | $195,769 | $136,000 | 2,998,039 | 5 |
| 32 | Arizona | $190,886 | $131,000 | 7,016,270 | 27 |
| 33 | Maine | $182,622 | $121,000 | 1,335,907 | 26 |
| 34 | Utah | $194,053 | $134,000 | 3,101,833 | 8 |
| 35 | Illinois | $193,217 | $133,000 | 12,802,023 | 40 |
| 36 | Idaho | $189,194 | $129,000 | 1,716,943 | 6 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $186,876 | $127,000 | 3,004,279 | 8 |
| 38 | Virginia | $193,630 | $133,000 | 8,470,020 | 34 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $181,686 | $122,000 | 2,088,070 | 13 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $183,743 | $123,000 | 2,984,100 | 9 |
| 41 | New York | $183,050 | $122,000 | 19,849,399 | 116 |
| 42 | Maryland | $186,261 | $126,000 | 6,052,177 | 30 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $183,972 | $123,000 | 5,024,369 | 13 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | $182,310 | $121,000 | 1,342,795 | 6 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $110,949 | $59,000 | 1,427,538 | 9 |
| 46 | Florida | $174,835 | $113,000 | 20,984,400 | 73 |
| 47 | Texas | $180,059 | $120,000 | 28,304,596 | 54 |
| 48 | District of Columbia | $186,823 | $126,000 | 693,972 | 0 |
| 49 | Alabama | $174,150 | $114,000 | 4,874,747 | 11 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $173,374 | $113,000 | 4,684,333 | 8 |
| 51 | California | $166,148 | $106,000 | 39,536,653 | 73 |
Highest paying states for radiologists
| Rank | State | Avg. Radiologist Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $213,169 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $216,317 |
| 3 | Kentucky | $205,688 |
| 4 | Oregon | $208,794 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $210,613 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $209,459 |
| 7 | Indiana | $208,853 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $200,617 |
| 9 | Ohio | $200,023 |
| 10 | Alaska | $212,751 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $198,679 |
| 12 | Michigan | $206,037 |
| 13 | Iowa | $204,451 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $196,117 |
| 15 | Colorado | $201,162 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $201,543 |
| 17 | Oklahoma | $196,980 |
| 18 | Georgia | $195,430 |
| 19 | Missouri | $200,595 |
| 20 | Vermont | $199,187 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $197,652 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $186,342 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $195,514 |
| 24 | Kansas | $196,795 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $197,679 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $184,935 |
| 27 | Washington | $193,131 |
| 28 | Delaware | $190,568 |
| 29 | Montana | $197,096 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $193,622 |
| 31 | Nevada | $195,769 |
| 32 | Arizona | $190,886 |
| 33 | Maine | $182,622 |
| 34 | Utah | $194,053 |
| 35 | Illinois | $193,217 |
| 36 | Idaho | $189,194 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $186,876 |
| 38 | Virginia | $193,630 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $181,686 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $183,743 |
| 41 | New York | $183,050 |
| 42 | Maryland | $186,261 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $183,972 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | $182,310 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $110,949 |
| 46 | Florida | $174,835 |
| 47 | Texas | $180,059 |
| 48 | District of Columbia | $186,823 |
| 49 | Alabama | $174,150 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $173,374 |
| 51 | California | $166,148 |
Expert opinions on the best states for radiologists
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for radiologists to find work opportunities?
Greg Crutcher
ASRT Public Relations Manager, American Society of Radiologic Technologists
I am not sure about other regions, but it does seem like urban areas of Texas currently have more opportunities than other regions.
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Updated January 8, 2025