Radiologist salary: how much does a radiologist make?
A radiologist in the US earns a median of $420,860 a year, about $202.34 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,010 and the top 10% earn over $594,410. Pay depends heavily on the state: the top-paying state, Minnesota, has a median of $708,340.
Radiologist pay calculator
Gross pay before taxes. If you enter your own hourly rate, it replaces the BLS figure. Otherwise hourly rate = BLS annual figure ÷ 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the same convention BLS uses.
How much does a radiologist make an hour?
The median radiologist earns $202.34 an hour. Hourly pay ranges from about $42.79 for the lowest-paid 10% to $285.78 for the highest-paid 10%.
| Pay level | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (bottom 10%) | $89,010 | $42.79 |
| Lower 25% | $216,800 | $104.23 |
| Median (typical) | $420,860 | $202.34 |
| Upper 25% | $506,010 | $243.27 |
| Top 10% | $594,410 | $285.78 |
Radiologist salary by state
Median annual pay for radiologists by state, from BLS May 2025 data. “Not published” means BLS did not release a figure for that state, usually because too few employers reported this job there.
| State | Median per year | ≈ Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Not published | – |
| Alaska | Not published | – |
| Arizona | $470,640 | $226.27 |
| Arkansas | $75,600 | $36.35 |
| California | $270,560 | $130.08 |
| Colorado | $344,270 | $165.51 |
| Connecticut | $191,990 | $92.30 |
| Delaware | Not published | – |
| District of Columbia | $182,450 | $87.72 |
| Florida | $417,690 | $200.81 |
| Georgia | $335,190 | $161.15 |
| Hawaii | Not published | – |
| Idaho | Not published | – |
| Illinois | Not published | – |
| Indiana | $430,640 | $207.04 |
| Iowa | $405,220 | $194.82 |
| Kansas | $179,990 | $86.53 |
| Kentucky | $279,990 | $134.61 |
| Louisiana | Not published | – |
| Maine | $555,750 | $267.19 |
| Maryland | $581,510 | $279.57 |
| Massachusetts | $426,560 | $205.08 |
| Michigan | $485,920 | $233.62 |
| Minnesota | $708,340 | $340.55 |
| Mississippi | Not published | – |
| Missouri | Not published | – |
| Montana | $360,330 | $173.24 |
| Nebraska | Not published | – |
| Nevada | $386,210 | $185.68 |
| New Hampshire | $506,010 | $243.27 |
| New Jersey | $482,700 | $232.07 |
| New Mexico | $96,170 | $46.24 |
| New York | $441,580 | $212.30 |
| North Carolina | Not published | – |
| North Dakota | $553,140 | $265.93 |
| Ohio | $260,000 | $125.00 |
| Oklahoma | Not published | – |
| Oregon | Not published | – |
| Pennsylvania | $455,380 | $218.93 |
| Rhode Island | Not published | – |
| South Carolina | $174,480 | $83.88 |
| South Dakota | $586,010 | $281.74 |
| Tennessee | Not published | – |
| Texas | $319,320 | $153.52 |
| Utah | $417,250 | $200.60 |
| Vermont | Not published | – |
| Virginia | $376,270 | $180.90 |
| Washington | Not published | – |
| West Virginia | $471,650 | $226.75 |
| Wisconsin | $392,610 | $188.75 |
| Wyoming | $161,750 | $77.76 |
Highest-paying states for radiologists
- Minnesota: $708,340 median
- South Dakota: $586,010 median
- Maryland: $581,510 median
- Maine: $555,750 median
- North Dakota: $553,140 median
The lowest published medians are in Arkansas ($75,600), New Mexico ($96,170), Wyoming ($161,750), South Carolina ($174,480), Kansas ($179,990). The most radiologist jobs are in Texas (2,330 jobs), New York (2,010 jobs), Florida (1,680 jobs), Pennsylvania (1,360 jobs), Wisconsin (980 jobs).
How much does a radiologist make a month?
At the median salary of $420,860, a radiologist earns about $35,072 a month, $16,187 every two weeks or $8,093 a week, before taxes.
Entry-level vs. experienced radiologist pay
New radiologists typically start near the bottom of the range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,010 a year and the lowest 25% under $216,800. The top 25% earn over $506,010 and the top 10% over $594,410. BLS does not break pay down by years of experience; these percentiles are the closest official measure.
Radiologist salary vs. similar jobs
| Job | Median per year |
|---|---|
| Radiologist | $420,860 |
| Anesthesiologist | $391,490 |
| Veterinarian | $130,100 |
| Chiropractor | $79,200 |
| Optometrist | $136,570 |
| Psychiatrist | $281,870 |
| Psychologist | $100,580 |
Why surveys show higher pay than BLS
BLS counts only salaried employees and reports the median. The Doximity Physician Compensation Report 2026, based on nearly 23,000 full-time US physicians surveyed during 2025, puts average radiology compensation at $609,684, versus the BLS median of $420,860. Surveys of full-time doctors include practice partners and bonuses, so expect higher figures there.
Radiologist take-home pay by state (2026)
2026 federal brackets and standard deduction, Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% plus 0.9% above $200,000 ($250,000 joint), and each state's 2026 income tax. Local income taxes, state disability or paid-leave payroll taxes and other deductions are not included. Estimate only, not tax advice.
Common questions
How much does a radiologist make?
The US median is $420,860 a year ($202.34 an hour), based on BLS May 2025 data.
How much does a radiologist make an hour?
The median is about $202.34 an hour. The bottom 10% earn about $42.79 and the top 10% about $285.78 an hour.
Which state pays radiologists the most?
Minnesota has the highest median at $708,340, followed by South Dakota ($586,010) and Maryland ($581,510).
How much does a radiologist make a month?
At the US median of $420,860 a year, about $35,072 a month or $16,187 every two weeks, before taxes.
How much does an entry-level radiologist make?
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,010 a year and the lowest 25% under $216,800, the closest official measure of starting pay.
How much do the top 10% of radiologists make?
The top 10% earn over $594,410 a year; the top 25% earn over $506,010.
How much does a radiologist make in California, Texas, Florida and New York?
Median annual pay is $270,560 in California, $319,320 in Texas, $417,690 in Florida, $441,580 in New York, per BLS May 2025 data.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. All figures are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 survey (occupation code 29-1224, “Radiologists”), the most recent official release; “median” means half earn more and half earn less. Figures are gross pay before taxes and benefits. See the BLS OEWS tables and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. This page is general information, not career or financial advice.