How Much Does a Radiologist Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$420,860
Radiologists in the U.S. earn a median of $420,860 a year, or $202.34 an hour. Half of radiologists earn more than $420,860 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $594,410.
Pay percentiles for radiologists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42.79 | $89,010 |
| 25th | $104.23 | $216,800 |
| 50th (median) | $202.34 | $420,860 |
| 75th | $243.27 | $506,010 |
| 90th | $285.78 | $594,410 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Radiologists (SOC 29-1224). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for radiologists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Hawaii | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Illinois | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Oregon | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Washington | $239,200+ | $115.00+ | — |
| Minnesota | $708,340 | $340.55 | +68% |
| South Dakota | $586,010 | $281.73 | +39% |
| Maryland | $581,510 | $279.57 | +38% |
| Maine | $555,750 | $267.19 | +32% |
| North Dakota | $553,140 | $265.93 | +31% |
| United States | $420,860 | $202.34 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. "+" marks wages above the highest figure BLS publishes ($239,200 a year / $115.00 an hour). Those states are listed first, alphabetically. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many radiologists are there?
BLS counts about 26,770 radiologists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in Texas (2,330), New York (2,010) and Florida (1,680).
The mean (average) annual wage is $381,530, lower than the median of $420,860.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $35,072
- Biweekly
- $16,187
- Weekly
- $8,093
- Daily (8 hours)
- $1,619
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do radiologists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for radiologists is $202.34. The middle 50% earn between $104.23 and $243.27 an hour.
Which state pays radiologists the most?
Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Oregon and Washington report a median wage of more than $239,200 for radiologists, the highest level BLS publishes, so an exact ranking among them is not available.
What is the starting salary for radiologists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of radiologists earn less than $89,010 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.