SOC 29-1224 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Radiologists — Connecticut
Connecticut · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay in Connecticut is $191,990 a year, 54.4% under the national median of $420,860 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Connecticut is $191,990 a year, 54.4% under the national median of $420,860 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $191,730 and $226,130. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $86,930 and the ninetieth at $440,120.
Among the 39 states with published data for this occupation, Connecticut ranks 33rd by median wage. New Haven leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $194,570. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 19th of 674 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,930 | −79.3% |
| 25th | $191,730 | −54.4% |
| Median (50th) | $191,990 | −54.4% |
| 75th | $226,130 | −46.3% |
| 90th | $440,120 | +4.6% |
| Mean | $227,700 | −45.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $191,990 buys what $185,319 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 56.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$191,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$185,319US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $191,990 a year, 54.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $86,930 to $440,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 33rd of 39 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New Haven, at $194,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Radiologists in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $191,990, or $92.30 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $420,860, so pay in Connecticut is 54.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Connecticut earns more than $440,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $86,930 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New Haven, at $194,570 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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