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Resident in diagnostic radiology salary

Average resident in diagnostic radiology salary

$79,285

$38.12 hourly rate

Entry-level resident in diagnostic radiology salary
$45,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Resident in Diagnostic Radiology Salary

A Resident in Diagnostic Radiology typically earns around $79,285 per year. This figure reflects a wide range of factors, including geographical location, years of experience, and the specific healthcare institution where the resident is employed. As they progress through their residency, many find that their salaries increase substantially. For example, residents in metropolitan areas often see higher compensation due to the cost of living and demand for healthcare professionals.

Where Can Residents Earn More?

In certain states, such as California and New York, salaries can exceed the national average. Major cities like San Francisco and New York City are known for offering competitive pay, with many residents earning upwards of $90,000, significantly increasing their earning potential. As the healthcare landscape evolves, opportunities for advancement and specialization also play a crucial role in salary growth.

Benefits and Opportunities

Aside from salary, residents can expect various benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. These factors contribute to the overall job satisfaction and financial stability of residents. By understanding the salary landscape and potential career paths, aspiring radiologists can make informed decisions that align with their professional goals.

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Where can a Resident In Diagnostic Radiology earn more?

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GradyHealth$130,283
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Average resident in diagnostic radiology salary by state

The average resident in diagnostic radiology salary in New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average resident in diagnostic radiology salary states are Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Alaska.

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Highest paying states for residents in diagnostic radiology

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Ohio$94,617$45.49
2New York$101,171$48.64
3Indiana$90,697$43.60
4Wisconsin$89,437$43.00
5North Carolina$93,336$44.87
6Arizona$95,712$46.02
7Nevada$98,941$47.57
8Michigan$88,082$42.35
9New Jersey$104,327$50.16
10Pennsylvania$87,555$42.09
11Minnesota$86,804$41.73
12Rhode Island$99,307$47.74
13Iowa$86,444$41.56
14Connecticut$98,123$47.17
15Virginia$89,142$42.86
16Missouri$88,024$42.32
17Massachusetts$95,457$45.89
18Wyoming$82,339$39.59
19Vermont$91,870$44.17
20Georgia$84,938$40.84
21Oregon$91,954$44.21
22Delaware$88,339$42.47
23Mississippi$77,303$37.16
24Colorado$78,520$37.75
25Nebraska$85,139$40.93
26Texas$76,953$37.00
27North Dakota$70,745$34.01
28Maryland$81,403$39.14
29South Carolina$75,354$36.23
30New Hampshire$76,838$36.94
31California$84,887$40.81
32New Mexico$76,696$36.87
33Illinois$78,167$37.58
34Maine$74,239$35.69
35Kentucky$67,387$32.40
36District of Columbia$81,536$39.20
37Tennessee$67,148$32.28
38South Dakota$65,611$31.54
39Louisiana$73,507$35.34
40Kansas$71,173$34.22
41Arkansas$74,117$35.63
42Florida$71,085$34.18
43Alaska$64,301$30.91
44Utah$72,958$35.08
45Washington$75,899$36.49
46West Virginia$70,599$33.94
47Montana$60,935$29.30
48Alabama$67,435$32.42
49Oklahoma$66,359$31.90
50Hawaii$50,181$24.13
51Idaho$63,635$30.59
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Highest paying cities for residents in diagnostic radiology

The highest-paying cities for residents in diagnostic radiology are New York, NY, Cleveland, OH, and Boston, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1New York, NY$101,383$48.74
2Cleveland, OH$97,500$46.88
3Boston, MA$95,491$45.91
4Raleigh, NC$94,419$45.39
5Warren, MI$89,076$42.83
6Madison, WI$88,710$42.65
7San Francisco, CA$88,689$42.64
8Philadelphia, PA$88,171$42.39
9Atlanta, GA$85,108$40.92
10Chicago, IL$78,354$37.67
11Houston, TX$77,107$37.07
12Miami, FL$68,745$33.05
13Oak Ridge, TN$67,679$32.54

Resident in diagnostic radiology salary details

A resident in diagnostic radiology's salary ranges from $45,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $137,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average resident in diagnostic radiology salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a resident in diagnostic radiology's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$137,000$11,417$66
75th Percentile$105,000$8,750$50
Average$79,285$6,607$38
25th Percentile$59,000$4,917$28
10th Percentile$45,000$3,750$22

Highest paying resident in diagnostic radiology jobs

The highest paying types of residents in diagnostic radiology are radiologist, radiologist physician, and radiology resident.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Radiologist$298,405$24,867$143.461,536
Resident$60,589$5,049$29.1314,186
Diagnostic Radiologist$135,855$11,321$65.3216,843

Which companies pay residents in diagnostic radiology the most?

Resident in diagnostic radiology salaries at GradyHealth and CovenantHealth are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average resident in diagnostic radiology salary at companies like Partners Healthcare Solutions Inc and Mint Physician Staffing are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1GradyHealth$130,283$62.64
2CovenantHealth$91,630$44.05
3Partners Healthcare Solutions Inc$87,524$42.08
4Mint Physician Staffing$87,102$41.88
5The Medicus Firm$86,023$41.36
6Thomas Jefferson University$76,144$36.61
7University of California$75,985$36.53
8Emory University$71,977$34.60
9University of California-Berkeley$66,889$32.16
10UPMC$66,181$31.82
11Henry Ford Health System$64,624$31.07
12Duke University Health System$61,839$29.73
13Public Health Solutions$50,796$24.42
14University of Wisconsin System$49,166$23.64
15Tufts University$45,898$22.07

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Resident in diagnostic radiology salary trends

The average resident in diagnostic radiology salary has risen by $9,378 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average resident in diagnostic radiology earned $69,907 annually, but today, they earn $79,285 a year. That works out to a 1% change in pay for residents in diagnostic radiology over the last decade.

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Average resident in diagnostic radiology salary over time

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Resident in diagnostic radiology salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$79,300$38.12+2.4%
2024$77,400$37.19+1.7%
2023$76,100$36.56-5.2%
2022$80,000$38.48+2.1%
2021$78,300$37.66+4.5%

Recently added resident in diagnostic radiology salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.Resident In Diagnostic RadiologyBoston, MA03/14/2025$69,722
UPMC Medical EducationResident-Diagnostic RadiologyPittsburgh, PA12/30/2024$79,059
UPMC Medical EducationResident-Diagnostic RadiologyPittsburgh, PA12/24/2024$79,059
Yale New Haven HospitalInterventional Integrated Resident In Diagnostic RadiologyNew Haven, CT05/06/2024$100,142
University of Colorado DenverDiagnostic Radiology ResidentAurora, CO04/04/2024$64,272
University of MinnesotaDiagnostic Radiology ResidentMinneapolis, MN04/02/2024$64,272

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