SOC 29-1224 · May 2025 · United States
Radiologists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Radiologists across the United States is $420,860 per year, measured over 26,770 jobs. The highest state median is in Minnesota, at $708,340.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow about as fast as average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +2.7%
- Openings per year
- 800
- Typical entry-level education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Radiologists
Pay for this occupation varies by 837.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Minnesota pays $708,340 and Arkansas pays $75,600.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $708,340 | 440 | |
| 2 | South Dakota | $586,010 | 70 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $581,510 | — | |
| 4 | Maine | $555,750 | — | |
| 5 | North Dakota | $553,140 | 120 | |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $506,010 | 210 | |
| 7 | Michigan | $485,920 | 360 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | $482,700 | — | |
| 9 | West Virginia | $471,650 | 360 | |
| 10 | Arizona | $470,640 | — |
States with the most Radiologists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 2,330 | $319,320 | |
| 2 | New York | 2,010 | $441,580 | |
| 3 | Florida | 1,680 | $417,690 | |
| 4 | Washington | 1,480 | $239,200 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 1,360 | $455,380 | |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 980 | $392,610 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 770 | $260,000 | |
| 8 | California | 690 | $270,560 | |
| 9 | Indiana | 680 | $430,640 | |
| 10 | Colorado | 500 | $344,270 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $745,230 | 30 |
| 2 | Sioux Falls | $669,020 | 50 |
| 3 | Huntington | $592,050 | 60 |
| 4 | Baltimore | $581,510 | — |
| 5 | Portland | $578,230 | — |
| 6 | Bismarck | $553,140 | 30 |
| 7 | Bangor | $550,480 | — |
| 8 | Phoenix | $525,930 | — |
| 9 | Los Angeles | $488,670 | 310 |
| 10 | Charleston | $482,670 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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