Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Radiologists (SOC 29-1224) employed 26,770 people in May 2025. The median pay is $420,860 a year ($202.34 an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $89,010 and the highest-paid 10% more than $594,410. BLS projects its employment to change by +3.4% between 2025 and 2035 (about 700 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Doctoral or professional degree.
Highest median pay: Minnesota ($708,340), South Dakota ($586,010), North Dakota ($553,140). Most jobs: Texas (2,330), New York (2,010), Florida (1,680).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $89,010 | $42.79 |
| 25th percentile | $216,800 | $104.23 |
| Median | $420,860 | $202.34 |
| Mean | $381,530 | $183.43 |
| 75th percentile | $506,010 | $243.27 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $594,410 | $285.77 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 28,700 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 29,600 |
| Change in jobs | 1,000 |
| Percent change | +3.4% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 700 |
| Self-employed share | 3.8% |
| Typical entry education | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | Internship/residency |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 150 | 0.67 | $75,600 | $63,800 | $289,680 | -82% | 16% |
| California | 690 | 0.22 | $270,560 | $96,610 | $499,880 | -36% | 9% |
| Colorado | 500 | 1.01 | $344,270 | $129,370 | $684,280 | -18% | 6% |
| Delaware | 160 | 1.91 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| District of Columbia | 80 | 0.64 | $182,450 | $110,760 | $456,110 | -57% | 13% |
| Florida | 1,680 | 0.98 | $417,690 | $192,020 | $665,450 | -1% | 5% |
| Hawaii | 80 | 0.70 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | 680 | 1.24 | $430,640 | $79,520 | $443,000 | +2% | 3% |
| Iowa | 130 | 0.50 | $405,220 | $84,500 | $533,880 | -4% | 3% |
| Michigan | 360 | 0.48 | $485,920 | $82,250 | $558,760 | +15% | 3% |
| Minnesota | 440 | 0.87 | $708,340 | $81,490 | $708,340 | +68% | 2% |
| Mississippi | 100 | 0.48 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | 280 | 0.56 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | 110 | 1.22 | $360,330 | $112,380 | $412,670 | -14% | 4% |
| Nebraska | 160 | 0.91 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | 410 | 1.52 | $386,210 | $102,420 | $465,780 | -8% | 5% |
| New Hampshire | 210 | 1.76 | $506,010 | $78,360 | $523,650 | +20% | 4% |
| New Mexico | 170 | 1.14 | $96,170 | $66,580 | $227,530 | -77% | 14% |
| New York | 2,010 | 1.20 | $441,580 | $81,760 | $544,890 | +5% | 4% |
| North Dakota | 120 | 1.68 | $553,140 | $207,050 | $785,060 | +31% | 2% |
| Ohio | 770 | 0.81 | $260,000 | $69,210 | $471,600 | -38% | 5% |
| Oklahoma | 110 | 0.36 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Oregon | 230 | 0.69 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | 1,360 | 1.31 | $455,380 | $100,040 | $543,750 | +8% | 3% |
| South Dakota | 70 | 0.87 | $586,010 | $233,620 | $669,020 | +39% | 2% |
| Texas | 2,330 | 0.96 | $319,320 | $77,270 | $503,900 | -24% | 6% |
| Utah | 380 | 1.28 | $417,250 | $165,740 | $450,010 | -1% | 5% |
| Washington | 1,480 | 2.43 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | ≥ $239,200 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | 360 | 2.95 | $471,650 | $65,010 | $734,750 | +12% | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 980 | 1.94 | $392,610 | $126,160 | $630,260 | -7% | 3% |
| Wyoming | 30 | 0.70 | $161,750 | $97,240 | $409,940 | -62% | 7% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 310 | $488,670 | $96,420 | $496,790 | 0.29 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,950 | $465,780 | $93,130 | $576,380 | 1.19 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 550 | $452,940 | $115,180 | $543,760 | 1.10 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 300 | $449,940 | $165,740 | $450,010 | 2.10 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 340 | $344,270 | $129,370 | $506,270 | 1.23 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 770 | $156,800 | $80,160 | $430,240 | 1.10 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 500 | $131,470 | $74,640 | $439,740 | 0.89 |
The median is $420,860 a year ($202.34 an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $89,010 and the highest-paid tenth over $594,410 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
26,770 in May 2025, and BLS projects +3.4% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS).
Minnesota, with a median of $708,340 (among states with published figures).