At the national median of $420,860/year, a radiologist earns $35,072/month before taxes. Over a 30-year career that's roughly $12,625,800 in gross earnings — and that's before raises, promotions, or bonuses.
That puts this role about 776% above the U.S. median wage for all workers (about $48,060/year, per BLS). Using the common rule of keeping housing under 30% of gross pay, this salary supports about $10,522/month in rent or mortgage.
Figures are gross (pre-tax) estimates from the national median; use the take-home and hourly calculators on PayCrunch for your exact state and situation.
AI Was Supposed to Replace Radiologists. It Didn't.
Radiologists are physicians who diagnose and treat diseases using medical imaging — X-rays, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine. They interpret images, consult with referring physicians, perform image-guided procedures (interventional radiology), and increasingly supervise AI tools that pre-screen and prioritize scans. Radiologists work in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and teleradiology practices.
Select your state to see the adjusted Radiologist salary based on cost-of-living differences.
Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Osteopathic Medicine (DO) + radiology residency
Certifications: American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification; state medical license
1. Earn a bachelor's degree with pre-med coursework.
2. Complete medical school (4 years, MD or DO).
3. Complete a diagnostic radiology residency (4-5 years).
4. Pass the American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification exams.
5. Optionally complete a fellowship (interventional, neuroradiology, mammography, etc.).
6. Obtain and maintain a state medical license.
Estimates based on BLS percentile data and industry surveys. Actual salaries vary by employer, location, and individual qualifications.
| # | State | Annual | Monthly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $496,615 | $41,385 | $238.76 |
| 2 | California | $483,989 | $40,332 | $232.69 |
| 3 | New York | $483,989 | $40,332 | $232.69 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $471,363 | $39,280 | $226.62 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $471,363 | $39,280 | $226.62 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $462,946 | $38,579 | $222.57 |
| 7 | Washington | $462,946 | $38,579 | $222.57 |
| 8 | Maryland | $454,529 | $37,877 | $218.52 |
| 9 | Alaska | $441,903 | $36,825 | $212.45 |
| 10 | Colorado | $441,903 | $36,825 | $212.45 |
State salaries estimated using BLS national median adjusted by regional cost-of-living factors. Actual state-specific BLS data may differ.
| Job Title | Median Salary | Hourly | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologist | $420,860 | $202.34 | — |
| Radiologic Technologist | $73,410 | $35.29 | $-347,450 |
| Anesthesiologist | $302,970 | $145.66 | $-117,890 |
The BLS projects +3% growth for radiologists through 2032, which is slower than average compared to the average for all occupations (3%).
We track new AI-tool launches every week and refresh this list — here’s what’s gaining traction for Radiologist work right now.
Ambient AI scribe that turns a patient conversation into structured clinical notes.
How a Radiologist uses it: document a visit automatically instead of charting after your shift
Voice AI that dictates and drafts clinical documentation (successor to Nuance DAX).
How a Radiologist uses it: speak your notes and have the chart written and filed for you
AI documentation tool built around clinician and nurse workflows.
How a Radiologist uses it: handle shift notes and handovers without manual write-ups
AI that answers clinical questions from current medical evidence, with citations.
How a Radiologist uses it: check the latest evidence at the point of care in seconds
Google tool that answers questions grounded only in the documents you give it — with citations.
How a Radiologist uses it: load your own manuals, policies, or PDFs and ask questions that stay accurate to the source
AI voice assistant for clinical notes and coding.
How a Radiologist uses it: dictate notes hands-free and cut charting time sharply
Ambient AI assistant that generates notes from the patient encounter.
How a Radiologist uses it: capture the visit and get a ready-to-review note in seconds
The most-used AI assistant — writing, analysis, research, and images from a plain-language chat.
How a Radiologist uses it: draft emails and documents, summarize long files, and get instant answers to on-the-job questions
AI assistant known for careful writing, long-document analysis, and coding.
How a Radiologist uses it: analyze big reports or spreadsheets and turn messy notes into clean, finished writing
Salary data is based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) program. National median, 10th percentile, and 90th percentile figures are sourced from the most recent BLS OES release. State-level salary estimates are calculated by applying regional price parity adjustments from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) to the national median. Actual state-specific BLS data may differ. Job growth projections are from the BLS Employment Projections program. Education and certification requirements are based on BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook descriptions. All figures are approximate and updated periodically.
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