SOC 29-1224 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Radiologists — Michigan
Michigan · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan comes to $485,920 a year, ahead of the national median of $420,860 by 15.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Michigan comes to $485,920 a year, ahead of the national median of $420,860 by 15.5%. Pay ranges from under $82,250 at the tenth percentile to more than $558,760 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $208,490 to $485,920.
The area has 360 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.48 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Michigan ranks number 7th out of 39 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $82,250. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 1st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,250 | −80.5% |
| 25th | $208,490 | −50.5% |
| Median (50th) | $485,920 | +15.5% |
| 75th | $485,920 | +15.5% |
| 90th | $558,760 | +32.8% |
| Mean | $376,210 | −10.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $82,250 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $485,920 goes as far as $505,114 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$485,920as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$505,114US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $485,920 a year, 15.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $82,250 to $558,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 360 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 39 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $82,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Radiologists in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $485,920, or $233.61 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 Michigan is 15.5% higher. 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 Michigan earns more than $558,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $82,250 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 Ann Arbor, at $82,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 360 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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