How much does a radiologist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $202.34 an hour or $35,070 a month.
- Hourly
- $202.34
- Average (mean)
- $381,500
- Jobs
- 26,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,010 | $42.79 | |
| 25th | $216,800 | $104.23 | |
| Median | $420,900 | $202.34 | |
| 75th | $506,000 | $243.27 | |
| 90th | $594,400 | $285.77 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Minnesota | $708,300 |
| South Dakota | $586,000 |
| Maryland | $581,500 |
| Maine | $555,800 |
| North Dakota | $553,100 |
| New Hampshire | $506,000 |
| Michigan | $485,900 |
| New Jersey | $482,700 |
| West Virginia | $471,700 |
| Arizona | $470,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $455,400 |
| New York | $441,600 |
| Indiana | $430,600 |
| Massachusetts | $426,600 |
| Florida | $417,700 |
| Utah | $417,300 |
| Iowa | $405,200 |
| Wisconsin | $392,600 |
| Nevada | $386,200 |
| Virginia | $376,300 |
| Montana | $360,300 |
| Colorado | $344,300 |
| Georgia | $335,200 |
| Texas | $319,300 |
| Kentucky | $280,000 |
| California | $270,600 |
| Ohio | $260,000 |
| Delaware | $239,200 |
| Hawaii | $239,200 |
| Illinois | $239,200 |
| Oregon | $239,200 |
| Washington | $239,200 |
| Connecticut | $192,000 |
| District of Columbia | $182,500 |
| Kansas | $180,000 |
| South Carolina | $174,500 |
| Wyoming | $161,800 |
| New Mexico | $96,170 |
| Arkansas | $75,600 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $745,200 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $669,000 |
| Huntington, WV | $592,100 |
| Baltimore, MD | $581,500 |
| Portland, ME | $578,200 |
| Bismarck, ND | $553,100 |
| Bangor, ME | $550,500 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $525,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $488,700 |
| Charleston, WV | $482,700 |
| Chicago, IL | $479,900 |
| Orlando, FL | $475,400 |
| St. Louis, MO | $468,900 |
| New York, NY | $465,800 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $453,700 |
In other countries
Radiologist belongs to the international group "Generalist medical practitioners".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Anesthesiologist$391,500
- Cardiologist$496,000
- Dermatologist$328,700
- Emergency Medicine Physician$335,600
- Family Medicine Physician$244,200
- General Internal Medicine Physician$256,600
- Neurologist$248,600
- Obstetrician and Gynecologist$292,900
- Pediatrician$210,000
- Physician$312,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiologist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $202.34 ($420,900 a year).
How much does a radiologist make a month?
About $35,070 a month before tax, based on a median of $420,900 a year.
How much does a radiologist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $89,010 or less a year ($42.79 an hour); the top 10% make $594,400 or more.
Which state pays radiologists the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $708,300 a year, followed by South Dakota ($586,000) and Maryland ($581,500).
Which city pays radiologists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $745,200 a year.
How many radiologists are there in the United States?
About 26,770 people work as radiologists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.