Radiologist Salary: How Much Do Radiologists Make?
Median pay, percentiles and employment for radiologists — nationally, in all 50 states, and by metro.
Short answer: the median radiologist salary in the United States is $420,860 a year ($202.34 an hour). The middle of the market runs $216,800 to $506,010, and the 10th to 90th percentile spans $89,010 to $594,410. Location matters more than most people expect: the median is $708,340 in Minnesota and $75,600 in Arkansas — a $632,740 gap for the same job. About 26,770 people work as radiologists nationally.
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Public-domain federal data, surveyed from employers.
Radiologist salary by state
Annual wages for Radiologists (BLS occupation code 29-1224). Percentiles show the spread within each state.
| State | 10th percentile | Median | 90th percentile | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $79,470 | $470,640 | $688,200 | — |
| Arkansas | $63,800 | $75,600 | $289,680 | 150 |
| California | $96,610 | $270,560 | $499,880 | 690 |
| Colorado | $129,370 | $344,270 | $684,280 | 500 |
| Connecticut | $86,930 | $191,990 | $440,120 | — |
| Delaware | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | 160 |
| District of Columbia | $110,760 | $182,450 | $456,110 | 80 |
| Florida | $192,020 | $417,690 | $665,450 | 1,680 |
| Georgia | $164,670 | $335,190 | $813,360 | — |
| Hawaii | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | 80 |
| Illinois | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | — |
| Indiana | $79,520 | $430,640 | $443,000 | 680 |
| Iowa | $84,500 | $405,220 | $533,880 | 130 |
| Kansas | $179,990 | $179,990 | $259,570 | — |
| Kentucky | $82,650 | $279,990 | $752,080 | — |
| Maine | $135,080 | $555,750 | $591,070 | — |
| Maryland | $99,470 | $581,510 | $626,170 | — |
| Massachusetts | $113,600 | $426,560 | $591,970 | — |
| Michigan | $82,250 | $485,920 | $558,760 | 360 |
| Minnesota | $81,490 | $708,340 | $708,340 | 440 |
| Mississippi | not released | not released | not released | 100 |
| Missouri | not released | not released | not released | 280 |
| Montana | $112,380 | $360,330 | $412,670 | 110 |
| Nebraska | not released | not released | not released | 160 |
| Nevada | $102,420 | $386,210 | $465,780 | 410 |
| New Hampshire | $78,360 | $506,010 | $523,650 | 210 |
| New Jersey | $84,210 | $482,700 | $673,000 | — |
| New Mexico | $66,580 | $96,170 | $227,530 | 170 |
| New York | $81,760 | $441,580 | $544,890 | 2,010 |
| North Dakota | $207,050 | $553,140 | $785,060 | 120 |
| Ohio | $69,210 | $260,000 | $471,600 | 770 |
| Oklahoma | not released | not released | not released | 110 |
| Oregon | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | 230 |
| Pennsylvania | $100,040 | $455,380 | $543,750 | 1,360 |
| South Carolina | $53,890 | $174,480 | $482,100 | — |
| South Dakota | $233,620 | $586,010 | $669,020 | 70 |
| Texas | $77,270 | $319,320 | $503,900 | 2,330 |
| Utah | $165,740 | $417,250 | $450,010 | 380 |
| Virginia | $117,530 | $376,270 | $614,360 | — |
| Washington | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | 1,480 |
| West Virginia | $65,010 | $471,650 | $734,750 | 360 |
| Wisconsin | $126,160 | $392,610 | $630,260 | 980 |
| Wyoming | $97,240 | $161,750 | $409,940 | 30 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. “Not released” means BLS suppressed the estimate, usually because the state sample was too small — this page shows that rather than guessing. Suppressed in: Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma.
Highest-paying metro areas for radiologists
| Metro area | Median | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $745,230 | $759,790 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $669,020 | $669,020 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $592,050 | $734,760 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $581,510 | $581,680 |
| Portland-South Portland, ME | $578,230 | $591,080 |
| Bismarck, ND | $553,140 | $793,730 |
| Bangor, ME | $550,480 | $550,480 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $525,930 | $688,200 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $488,670 | $496,790 |
| Charleston, WV | $482,670 | $482,670 |
Top 10 of the 393 metro areas BLS publishes. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average radiologist salary?
The median radiologist salary in the United States is $420,860 a year as of May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Half of radiologists earn more than that and half earn less. The 10th percentile is $89,010 and the 90th percentile is $594,410.
Which state pays radiologists the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $708,340. The lowest of the states BLS publishes is Arkansas at $75,600, a gap of $632,740. Higher-paying states also tend to have higher housing costs, so compare take-home pay and rent rather than the headline figure alone.
How much do radiologists make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $202.34 as of May 2025.
Is this data self-reported?
No. These figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, which collects wage data from employers rather than from workers submitting their own salaries. It is public-domain federal data.