Radiologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for radiologists is $420,860, or $202.34 per hour. About 26,770 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $708,340 in Minnesota to $75,600 in Arkansas.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 34 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $708,340 | $340.55 | 440 | 0.87 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $586,010 | $281.73 | 70 | 0.87 |
| 3 | Maryland | $581,510 | $279.57 | — | — |
| 4 | Maine | $555,750 | $267.19 | — | — |
| 5 | North Dakota | $553,140 | $265.93 | 120 | 1.68 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $506,010 | $243.27 | 210 | 1.76 |
| 7 | Michigan | $485,920 | $233.61 | 360 | 0.48 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $482,700 | $232.07 | — | — |
| 9 | West Virginia | $471,650 | $226.75 | 360 | 2.95 |
| 10 | Arizona | $470,640 | $226.27 | — | — |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $455,380 | $218.93 | 1,360 | 1.31 |
| 12 | New York | $441,580 | $212.30 | 2,010 | 1.20 |
| 13 | Indiana | $430,640 | $207.04 | 680 | 1.24 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $426,560 | $205.08 | — | — |
| 15 | Florida | $417,690 | $200.81 | 1,680 | 0.98 |
| 16 | Utah | $417,250 | $200.60 | 380 | 1.28 |
| 17 | Iowa | $405,220 | $194.82 | 130 | 0.50 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $392,610 | $188.76 | 980 | 1.94 |
| 19 | Nevada | $386,210 | $185.68 | 410 | 1.52 |
| 20 | Virginia | $376,270 | $180.90 | — | — |
| 21 | Montana | $360,330 | $173.23 | 110 | 1.22 |
| 22 | Colorado | $344,270 | $165.52 | 500 | 1.01 |
| 23 | Georgia | $335,190 | $161.15 | — | — |
| 24 | Texas | $319,320 | $153.52 | 2,330 | 0.96 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $279,990 | $134.61 | — | — |
| 26 | California | $270,560 | $130.08 | 690 | 0.22 |
| 27 | Ohio | $260,000 | $125.00 | 770 | 0.81 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $191,990 | $92.30 | — | — |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $182,450 | $87.72 | 80 | 0.64 |
| 30 | Kansas | $179,990 | $86.53 | — | — |
| 31 | South Carolina | $174,480 | $83.89 | — | — |
| 32 | Wyoming | $161,750 | $77.76 | 30 | 0.70 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $96,170 | $46.24 | 170 | 1.14 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $75,600 | $36.35 | 150 | 0.67 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do radiologists make?
The median annual wage for radiologists in the United States is $420,860, or $202.34 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $89,010, and the top 10% earn $594,410.
How many radiologists are employed in the U.S.?
About 26,770 people work as radiologists nationwide.
Which state pays radiologists the most?
Minnesota pays the most at a median of $708,340, followed by South Dakota ($586,010) and Maryland ($581,510).
Which state pays radiologists the least?
Arkansas has the lowest median at $75,600.
Where are radiologists jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is West Virginia at 2.95×.