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Job outlook for radiologists in the United States
Are radiologist jobs in demand?
Radiologist job and salary trends over time
Radiologist jobs over time
Radiologist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,085 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,907 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,786 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 26,547 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 24,247 | 0.01% |
Average radiologist salary over time
Radiologist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $298,405 | $143.46 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $291,160 | $139.98 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | $286,247 | $137.62 | --5.0% |
| 2023 | $301,209 | $144.81 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $294,839 | $141.75 | +4.7% |
Radiologist jobs by state
Most common states for radiologists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 26 | 2% |
| 2 | New York | 19,849,399 | 116 | 1% |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 94 | 1% |
| 4 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 52 | 1% |
| 5 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 50 | 1% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 46 | 1% |
| 7 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 43 | 1% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 42 | 1% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 36 | 1% |
| 10 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 34 | 1% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 14 | 1% |
| 12 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 13 | 1% |
| 13 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 9 | 1% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 8 | 1% |
| 15 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 54 | 0% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 19 | 0% |
| 17 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 18 | 0% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 3 | 0% |
| 19 | Alaska | 739,795 | 3 | 0% |
| 20 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 2 | 0% |
Most common cities for radiologists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangor | 5 | 16% | $275,902 |
| 2 | Burlington | 3 | 12% | $300,596 |
| 3 | East Lansing | 5 | 10% | $354,323 |
| 4 | Portland | 5 | 7% | $263,725 |
| 5 | Baltimore | 11 | 2% | $264,843 |
| 6 | Carmel | 2 | 2% | $363,782 |
| 7 | Atlanta | 6 | 1% | $297,988 |
| 8 | Detroit | 4 | 1% | $347,691 |
| 9 | Aurora | 3 | 1% | $318,587 |
| 10 | Fort Collins | 2 | 1% | $326,409 |
| 11 | Orlando | 2 | 1% | $261,910 |
| 12 | Alameda | 1 | 1% | $214,478 |
| 13 | Cambridge | 1 | 1% | $299,381 |
| 14 | Chico | 1 | 1% | $230,835 |
| 15 | Jacksonville | 2 | 0% | $274,964 |
| 16 | Phoenix | 2 | 0% | $266,953 |
| 17 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $298,914 |
| 18 | Cleveland | 1 | 0% | $319,963 |
Radiologist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of radiologist experts
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
What type of skills will young Radiologists need?
Greg Crutcher: Young graduates will need to have flexibility and will need to multitask. I think today therapists are being asked to do more than ever in regard to treatment. Technology in the field is moving so quickly and it is important to keep up with all those changes.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Radiologists to find work opportunities?
Greg Crutcher: I am not sure about other regions, but it does seem like urban areas of Texas currently have more opportunities than other regions.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Radiologists?
Greg Crutcher: I believe there will be an enduring impact of the coronavirus on graduates. Being in the clinic daily with cancer patients can already be a psychological stressor and the coronavirus pandemic has added another layer of mental stress for the students. The students are no longer just worried about the normal school requirements but have additional worries of not completing clinical requirements because of the lockdown. Also students have to worry about catching the virus, being exposed or losing loved ones because of the virus. But I also think this time has made them resilient and they have learned to be flexible and adapt to situations. As a radiation therapist being able to adapt to changing situations is very important and I think the students going through the pandemic have learned this better than any previous.