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It seems like radiologist physicians are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for radiologist physicians aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. In fact, our research shows that Indiana is the best state for radiologist physicians in America. The best city in America for radiologist physicians with the highest pay is New York, NY.
The median salary for radiologist physicians in Indiana is $190,379. Compare that to the median salary in Idaho of $136,023, which ranked worst for radiologist physicians, and you can see how your location is important for your career.Indiana is the best state, and Millville is the city with the highest pay for radiologist physicians.
10 best states for radiologist physicians in 2025
1. Indiana
Total radiologist physician jobs: 483 Average annual salary: $190,379 Lowest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $273,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
2. North Carolina
Total radiologist physician jobs: 591 Average annual salary: $196,218 Lowest 10 percent earn: $138,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $278,000 Location Quotient: 1
3. Wisconsin
Total radiologist physician jobs: 640 Average annual salary: $187,725 Lowest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $271,000 Location Quotient: 1.89
4. Vermont
Total radiologist physician jobs: 68 Average annual salary: $188,038 Lowest 10 percent earn: $130,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $271,000 Location Quotient: 1.44
5. Georgia
Total radiologist physician jobs: 579 Average annual salary: $189,162 Lowest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $273,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
6. Tennessee
Total radiologist physician jobs: 277 Average annual salary: $189,598 Lowest 10 percent earn: $131,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $273,000 Location Quotient: 0.77
7. New York
Total radiologist physician jobs: 1,172 Average annual salary: $193,620 Lowest 10 percent earn: $136,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $275,000 Location Quotient: 1.49
8. Rhode Island
Total radiologist physician jobs: 57 Average annual salary: $191,255 Lowest 10 percent earn: $133,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $273,000 Location Quotient: 0.76
9. New Jersey
Total radiologist physician jobs: 467 Average annual salary: $196,598 Lowest 10 percent earn: $139,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $277,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
10. Connecticut
Total radiologist physician jobs: 237 Average annual salary: $190,375 Lowest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $272,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a radiologist physician
You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for a radiologist physician
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $190,379 | $132,000 | 6,666,818 | 483 |
| 2 | North Carolina | $196,218 | $138,000 | 10,273,419 | 591 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $187,725 | $129,000 | 5,795,483 | 640 |
| 4 | Vermont | $188,038 | $130,000 | 623,657 | 68 |
| 5 | Georgia | $189,162 | $131,000 | 10,429,379 | 579 |
| 6 | Tennessee | $189,598 | $131,000 | 6,715,984 | 277 |
| 7 | New York | $193,620 | $136,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,172 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $191,255 | $133,000 | 1,059,639 | 57 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $196,598 | $139,000 | 9,005,644 | 467 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $190,375 | $132,000 | 3,588,184 | 237 |
| 11 | Michigan | $183,928 | $125,000 | 9,962,311 | 483 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $183,947 | $126,000 | 5,576,606 | 559 |
| 13 | Arizona | $181,037 | $124,000 | 7,016,270 | 511 |
| 14 | Iowa | $183,492 | $125,000 | 3,145,711 | 187 |
| 15 | Nevada | $178,932 | $122,000 | 2,998,039 | 178 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $179,097 | $120,000 | 5,024,369 | 305 |
| 17 | Missouri | $186,014 | $128,000 | 6,113,532 | 272 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $188,185 | $130,000 | 6,859,819 | 509 |
| 19 | Florida | $181,454 | $122,000 | 20,984,400 | 914 |
| 20 | Virginia | $187,160 | $129,000 | 8,470,020 | 463 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $180,626 | $123,000 | 1,920,076 | 99 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $169,185 | $111,000 | 12,805,537 | 947 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $173,679 | $117,000 | 579,315 | 31 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $175,512 | $117,000 | 2,984,100 | 84 |
| 25 | Oregon | $176,218 | $119,000 | 4,142,776 | 298 |
| 26 | Delaware | $182,171 | $124,000 | 961,939 | 43 |
| 27 | Ohio | $174,160 | $116,000 | 11,658,609 | 369 |
| 28 | Alaska | $171,815 | $115,000 | 739,795 | 79 |
| 29 | Illinois | $174,604 | $117,000 | 12,802,023 | 702 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $167,711 | $110,000 | 1,342,795 | 169 |
| 31 | Maryland | $175,023 | $117,000 | 6,052,177 | 389 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $168,066 | $111,000 | 4,684,333 | 202 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $164,795 | $107,000 | 1,815,857 | 91 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $160,735 | $105,000 | 755,393 | 105 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $160,593 | $105,000 | 2,088,070 | 243 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $169,388 | $112,000 | 3,004,279 | 80 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $150,617 | $96,000 | 869,666 | 155 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $161,803 | $105,000 | 4,454,189 | 200 |
| 39 | Maine | $168,951 | $111,000 | 1,335,907 | 53 |
| 40 | Alabama | $164,297 | $107,000 | 4,874,747 | 205 |
| 41 | Texas | $166,811 | $110,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,036 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | $175,750 | $117,000 | 693,972 | 41 |
| 43 | Montana | $137,295 | $86,000 | 1,050,493 | 114 |
| 44 | Colorado | $168,377 | $112,000 | 5,607,154 | 251 |
| 45 | Washington | $156,667 | $102,000 | 7,405,743 | 479 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $133,844 | $82,000 | 1,427,538 | 101 |
| 47 | Kansas | $161,872 | $105,000 | 2,913,123 | 125 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $154,145 | $99,000 | 3,930,864 | 187 |
| 49 | California | $159,768 | $105,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,527 |
| 50 | Utah | $153,824 | $99,000 | 3,101,833 | 104 |
| 51 | Idaho | $136,023 | $85,000 | 1,716,943 | 62 |
Highest paying states for radiologist physicians
| Rank | State | Avg. Radiologist Physician Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $190,379 |
| 2 | North Carolina | $196,218 |
| 3 | Wisconsin | $187,725 |
| 4 | Vermont | $188,038 |
| 5 | Georgia | $189,162 |
| 6 | Tennessee | $189,598 |
| 7 | New York | $193,620 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $191,255 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $196,598 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $190,375 |
| 11 | Michigan | $183,928 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $183,947 |
| 13 | Arizona | $181,037 |
| 14 | Iowa | $183,492 |
| 15 | Nevada | $178,932 |
| 16 | South Carolina | $179,097 |
| 17 | Missouri | $186,014 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $188,185 |
| 19 | Florida | $181,454 |
| 20 | Virginia | $187,160 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $180,626 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $169,185 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $173,679 |
| 24 | Mississippi | $175,512 |
| 25 | Oregon | $176,218 |
| 26 | Delaware | $182,171 |
| 27 | Ohio | $174,160 |
| 28 | Alaska | $171,815 |
| 29 | Illinois | $174,604 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $167,711 |
| 31 | Maryland | $175,023 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $168,066 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $164,795 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $160,735 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $160,593 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $169,388 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $150,617 |
| 38 | Kentucky | $161,803 |
| 39 | Maine | $168,951 |
| 40 | Alabama | $164,297 |
| 41 | Texas | $166,811 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | $175,750 |
| 43 | Montana | $137,295 |
| 44 | Colorado | $168,377 |
| 45 | Washington | $156,667 |
| 46 | Hawaii | $133,844 |
| 47 | Kansas | $161,872 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $154,145 |
| 49 | California | $159,768 |
| 50 | Utah | $153,824 |
| 51 | Idaho | $136,023 |
Expert opinions on the best states for radiologist physicians
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for radiologist physicians 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