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The average annual salary for a radiologist is $298,405, with variations based on factors such as geographic location and years of experience. Radiologists specializing in certain fields, such as interventional radiology, may command higher salaries. For instance, those working in metropolitan areas often earn significantly more than their counterparts in rural settings.
States like California, Texas, and New York consistently rank among the highest paying for radiologists. Additionally, hospitals and specialized clinics frequently offer competitive salaries and benefits packages, making them attractive employers. Understanding regional salary variations can help radiologists make informed career decisions.
Over the years, the radiologist salary has shown steady growth, driven by advancements in medical technology and increased demand for diagnostic imaging. As more healthcare facilities expand their services, opportunities for radiologists continue to rise, providing a promising outlook for aspiring professionals in this field.
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The highest-paying states for radiologists are Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Alaska. The lowest average radiologist salary states are Texas, Florida, and Alabama.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $213,169 | $102.49 |
| 2 | Minnesota | $216,317 | $104.00 |
| 3 | Kentucky | $205,688 | $98.89 |
| 4 | Oregon | $208,794 | $100.38 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $210,613 | $101.26 |
| 6 | Wyoming | $209,459 | $100.70 |
| 7 | Indiana | $208,853 | $100.41 |
| 8 | North Carolina | $200,617 | $96.45 |
| 9 | Ohio | $200,023 | $96.16 |
| 10 | Alaska | $212,751 | $102.28 |
| 11 | Nebraska | $198,679 | $95.52 |
| 12 | Michigan | $206,037 | $99.06 |
| 13 | Iowa | $204,451 | $98.29 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $196,117 | $94.29 |
| 15 | Colorado | $201,162 | $96.71 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $201,543 | $96.90 |
| 17 | Oklahoma | $196,980 | $94.70 |
| 18 | Georgia | $195,430 | $93.96 |
| 19 | Missouri | $200,595 | $96.44 |
| 20 | Vermont | $199,187 | $95.76 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $197,652 | $95.03 |
| 22 | Tennessee | $186,342 | $89.59 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $195,514 | $94.00 |
| 24 | Kansas | $196,795 | $94.61 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $197,679 | $95.04 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $184,935 | $88.91 |
| 27 | Washington | $193,131 | $92.85 |
| 28 | Delaware | $190,568 | $91.62 |
| 29 | Montana | $197,096 | $94.76 |
| 30 | Massachusetts | $193,622 | $93.09 |
| 31 | Nevada | $195,769 | $94.12 |
| 32 | Arizona | $190,886 | $91.77 |
| 33 | Maine | $182,622 | $87.80 |
| 34 | Utah | $194,053 | $93.29 |
| 35 | Illinois | $193,217 | $92.89 |
| 36 | Idaho | $189,194 | $90.96 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $186,876 | $89.84 |
| 38 | Virginia | $193,630 | $93.09 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $181,686 | $87.35 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $183,743 | $88.34 |
| 41 | New York | $183,050 | $88.00 |
| 42 | Maryland | $186,261 | $89.55 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $183,972 | $88.45 |
| 44 | New Hampshire | $182,310 | $87.65 |
| 45 | Hawaii | $110,949 | $53.34 |
| 46 | Florida | $174,835 | $84.06 |
| 47 | Texas | $180,059 | $86.57 |
| 48 | District of Columbia | $186,823 | $89.82 |
| 49 | Alabama | $174,150 | $83.73 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $173,374 | $83.35 |
| 51 | California | $166,148 | $79.88 |
The highest-paying cities for radiologists are Rochester, MN, Indianapolis, IN, and Saginaw, MI.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester, MN | $403,120 | $193.81 |
| 2 | Indianapolis, IN | $362,339 | $174.20 |
| 3 | Saginaw, MI | $359,909 | $173.03 |
| 4 | Portland, OR | $357,986 | $172.11 |
| 5 | Erie, PA | $329,463 | $158.40 |
| 6 | Cleveland, OH | $319,963 | $153.83 |
| 7 | Omaha, NE | $314,119 | $151.02 |
| 8 | Worcester, MA | $299,288 | $143.89 |
| 9 | Atlanta, GA | $297,988 | $143.26 |
| 10 | Richmond, VA | $295,794 | $142.21 |
| 11 | Spokane, WA | $294,218 | $141.45 |
| 12 | Chicago, IL | $288,260 | $138.59 |
| 13 | Wilmington, DE | $281,919 | $135.54 |
| 14 | Buffalo, NY | $280,292 | $134.76 |
| 15 | Bangor, ME | $275,902 | $132.65 |
| 16 | Washington, DC | $266,845 | $128.29 |
| 17 | Baltimore, MD | $264,843 | $127.33 |
| 18 | Tucson, AZ | $257,312 | $123.71 |
| 19 | Miami, FL | $235,002 | $112.98 |
| 20 | Houston, TX | $231,674 | $111.38 |
A radiologist's salary ranges from $124,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $714,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $714,000 | $59,500 | $343 |
| 75th Percentile | $472,000 | $39,333 | $227 |
| Average | $298,405 | $24,867 | $143 |
| 25th Percentile | $188,000 | $15,667 | $90 |
| 10th Percentile | $124,000 | $10,333 | $60 |
The highest paying types of radiologists are doctor, radiologist physician, and radiology resident.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor | $208,582 | $17,382 | $100.28 | 14,571 |
| Diagnostic Radiologist | $135,855 | $11,321 | $65.32 | 16,843 |
Top companies hiring radiologists now:
Radiologist salaries at Allina Health and Sanford Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average radiologist salary at companies like Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge and Avera Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allina Health | $459,761 | $221.04 |
| 2 | Sanford Health | $445,689 | $214.27 |
| 3 | Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge | $434,274 | $208.79 |
| 4 | Avera Health | $432,911 | $208.13 |
| 5 | University of Maryland, Baltimore | $382,716 | $184.00 |
| 6 | Beaumont Health | $381,726 | $183.52 |
| 7 | SSM Health | $377,483 | $181.48 |
| 8 | Ardent Health Services | $374,094 | $179.85 |
| 9 | Independent Imaging | $368,939 | $177.37 |
| 10 | RadNet | $359,666 | $172.92 |
| 11 | Radiology | $359,554 | $172.86 |
| 12 | Virginia Mason Medical Center | $356,418 | $171.35 |
| 13 | Dignity Health | $356,007 | $171.16 |
| 14 | Emory Healthcare | $354,296 | $170.33 |
| 15 | Bassett Healthcare Network | $350,904 | $168.70 |
| 16 | Atlantic Health | $344,172 | $165.47 |
| 17 | Christiana Care Health Services, Inc. | $340,547 | $163.72 |
| 18 | X-Ray Associates of New Mexico | $338,642 | $162.81 |
| 19 | Dean Health Plan | $335,288 | $161.20 |
| 20 | Eastern Niagara Hospital | $334,864 | $160.99 |
The average radiologist salary has risen by $35,298 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average radiologist earned $263,107 annually, but today, they earn $298,405 a year. That works out to a 1% change in pay for radiologists over the last decade.
Compare radiologist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare radiologist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $298,000 | $143.46 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | $291,000 | $139.98 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $286,000 | $137.62 | -5.2% |
| 2023 | $301,000 | $144.81 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $295,000 | $141.75 | +4.5% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutterhealth | Radiologist Technologist II | Fremont, CA | 06/30/2025 | $126,910 |
| Trinity Health | Radiologist Technologist | Silver Spring, MD | 06/30/2025 | $67,034 |
| Evolution Veterinary Specialists | Veterinary Radiologist | Lakewood, CO | 06/28/2025 | $195,000 |
| Hackensack Meridian Health | Breast Imaging Radiologist | Red Bank, NJ | 06/26/2025 | $500,000 |
| NP Now | Radiologist-No Call! | Jacksonville, FL | 06/25/2025 | $450,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland Clinic Overnight Emergency Radiologist-Remote | Cleveland, OH | 06/24/2025 | $460,000 |
| Great Lakes Medical Imaging | Radiologist | Williamsville, NY | 06/16/2025 | $450,000 |
| Radia | General or Body Radiologists | Medford, OR | 06/13/2025 | $500,000 |
| Sutter Bay Medical Foundation | Radiologist Technologist II | Fremont, CA | 06/13/2025 | $126,910 |
| Touro College | Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist | Hawthorne, NY | 06/10/2025 | $140,000 |
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