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What is a radiologist physician and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
Quoted expert
John Colclough
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a radiologist physician. For example, did you know that they make an average of $99.4 an hour? That's $206,744 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 7% and produce 55,400 job opportunities across the U.S.

What general advice would you give to a radiologist physician?

John Colclough

Professor, Marshall University

Be patient and stay informed. Many performers think their career is about the work in the rehearsal hall or in performance-not so, the real work is in the management of your business. Being an authority of WHO, WHAT and WHERE is key. WHO are the players in your market? The directors, actors, casting people, producing organizations, etc...these are who you need to know-your network. WHAT opportunities exist in your market? The theatres, video companies, universities (if you have an MFA you may be able to teach a class or two), Improvisation groups, any opportunity that allows you to grow your brand is worth your attention. And finally, WHERE are the opportunities-knowing your community and having a sense of how each company fits into the fabric of the community. Having a sense of where the company resides both geographically and virtually (web sites) and having a solid knowledge base of details of each company can inform your marketing tactics as well as provide you with specific details unique to each organization. Careers develop over time and keeping expectations realistic over the first year can be challenging. Be practical and methodical in your approach: save money (there's never enough), find a place to live (the best you can afford), find a side hustle (you're going to need money and routine), find out the lay of the land (WHO, WHAT, and WHERE), develop your skill set (take a class and meet colleagues), go to productions, screenings, workshops, document your growth (keep a journal or calendar to track your progress), celebrate your successes and be patient with your stumbles-Hard knocks are the best teachers!
ScoreRadiologist PhysicianUS Average
Salary
10.0

Avg. Salary $206,744

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.9

Growth rate 7%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 19.91%

Black or African American 3.79%

Hispanic or Latino 6.43%

Unknown 4.09%

White 65.62%

Gender

female 68.75%

male 31.25%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
9.9

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
10.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.3

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a radiologist physician

  1. Explore radiologist physician education requirements

    Most common radiologist physician degrees

    Master's

    45.5 %

    Associate

    27.3 %

    Doctorate

    18.2 %
  2. Start to develop specific radiologist physician skills

    SkillsPercentages
    MRI70.42%
    Pacs10.21%
    Nuclear Medicine7.22%
    Patient Care6.41%
    Pediatrics2.69%
  3. Complete relevant radiologist physician training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New radiologist physicians learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a radiologist physician based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real radiologist physician resumes.
  4. Research radiologist physician duties and responsibilities

    • Manage and oversee tuberculosis surveillance and clinic operations.
    • Lead efforts in implementation and workflow optimization relate to PACS and other clinical applications.
    • Provide overall quality prenatal health care, gynecological services, patient triage, refer patients with complications, provide patient education service
    • Offer medical consults in areas relate to general medicine, gynecology and obstetrics.
  5. Apply for radiologist physician jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a radiologist physician job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average radiologist physician salary

The average radiologist physician salary in the United States is $206,744 per year or $99 per hour. Radiologist physician salaries range between $115,000 and $369,000 per year.

Average radiologist physician salary
$206,744 Yearly
$99.40 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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