Radiologists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for radiologistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $381,530 ≈ $183/hr
National median salary $420,860
Total employment 26,770 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +2.7%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 800 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 28,200 → 29,000 (+800)
Typical entry education Doctoral or professional degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- North Dakota$556,170
- South Dakota$534,640
- Minnesota$527,740
- Arizona$478,540
- Maine$448,540
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- New Mexico$127,900
- Arkansas$140,990
- Kansas$199,480
- Connecticut$227,700
- South Carolina$232,030
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $556,170 | $553,140 | $267 | +45.8% | 120 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $534,640 | $586,010 | $257 | +40.1% | 70 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $527,740 | $708,340 | $254 | +38.3% | 440 |
| 4 | Arizona | $478,540 | $470,640 | $230 | +25.4% | — |
| 5 | Maine | $448,540 | $555,750 | $216 | +17.6% | — |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $447,500 | $506,010 | $215 | +17.3% | 210 |
| 7 | Florida | $434,010 | $417,690 | $209 | +13.8% | 1,680 |
| 8 | Maryland | $428,880 | $581,510 | $206 | +12.4% | — |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $418,720 | $455,380 | $201 | +9.7% | 1,360 |
| 10 | Georgia | $416,100 | $335,190 | $200 | +9.1% | — |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $391,790 | $426,560 | $188 | +2.7% | — |
| 12 | West Virginia | $390,970 | $471,650 | $188 | +2.5% | 360 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $381,720 | $392,610 | $184 | +0% | 980 |
| 14 | Virginia | $380,580 | $376,270 | $183 | -0.2% | — |
| 15 | Utah | $378,420 | $417,250 | $182 | -0.8% | 380 |
| 16 | Michigan | $376,210 | $485,920 | $181 | -1.4% | 360 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $374,880 | $482,700 | $180 | -1.7% | — |
| 18 | Indiana | $360,390 | $430,640 | $173 | -5.5% | 680 |
| 19 | Iowa | $344,000 | $405,220 | $165 | -9.8% | 130 |
| 20 | Colorado | $343,570 | $344,270 | $165 | -9.9% | 500 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $338,210 | $279,990 | $163 | -11.4% | — |
| 22 | New York | $336,460 | $441,580 | $162 | -11.8% | 2,010 |
| 23 | Nevada | $334,320 | $386,210 | $161 | -12.4% | 410 |
| 24 | Montana | $319,460 | $360,330 | $154 | -16.3% | 110 |
| 25 | California | $309,990 | $270,560 | $149 | -18.8% | 690 |
| 26 | Texas | $292,220 | $319,320 | $140 | -23.4% | 2,330 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $268,900 | $182,450 | $129 | -29.5% | 80 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $266,420 | $161,750 | $128 | -30.2% | 30 |
| 29 | Ohio | $264,470 | $260,000 | $127 | -30.7% | 770 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $232,030 | $174,480 | $112 | -39.2% | — |
| 31 | Connecticut | $227,700 | $191,990 | $109 | -40.3% | — |
| 32 | Kansas | $199,480 | $179,990 | $96 | -47.7% | — |
| 33 | Arkansas | $140,990 | $75,600 | $68 | -63% | 150 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $127,900 | $96,170 | $61 | -66.5% | 170 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 73 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $745,230 | $551,270 | 30 |
| 2 | Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $669,020 | $550,570 | 50 |
| 3 | Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $592,050 | $492,850 | 60 |
| 4 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $581,510 | $401,800 | — |
| 5 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $578,230 | $515,350 | — |
| 6 | Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $566,590 | $489,600 | — |
| 7 | Bismarck, ND | $553,140 | $548,270 | 30 |
| 8 | Bangor, ME | $550,480 | $412,960 | — |
| 9 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $525,930 | $489,770 | — |
| 10 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $488,670 | $356,680 | 310 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing radiologistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outpatient Care Centers | $548,480 | $548,960 | 310 |
| 2 | Offices of Physicians | $448,510 | $425,500 | 14,970 |
| 3 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $444,590 | $361,980 | 270 |
| 4 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $441,990 | $341,230 | 240 |
| 5 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $433,360 | $416,600 | 18,830 |
| 6 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $428,900 | $392,280 | 25,120 |
| 7 | Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance | $426,180 | $388,340 | 25,170 |
| 8 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $420,860 | $381,530 | 26,770 |
| 9 | Administrative and Support Services | $405,210 | $300,790 | — |
| 10 | Employment Services | $405,210 | $322,020 | — |
| 11 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $405,210 | $297,040 | — |
| 12 | Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | $398,220 | $367,000 | 3,520 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do radiologists make in the U.S.?
The median radiologists salary in the United States is $420,860 per year (mean $381,530), and about 80% earn between $89,010 and $594,410.
How much do radiologists make per hour?
Roughly $183 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $381,530 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays radiologists the most?
North Dakota has the highest average pay for radiologists at $556,170 per year (median $553,140).
What is the job outlook for radiologists?
Employment is projected to change +2.7% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 800 openings per year.
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