Radiology Salary in the United States

How much does a Radiology make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Radiology in the United States is $530,277 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $255.

However, a Radiology's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $636,790
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $497,640 to $586,030
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $467,926
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Radiology Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $586,030 $48,836 $11,270 $282
Average $530,277 $44,190 $10,198 $255
25th Percentile $497,640 $41,470 $9,570 $239
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Key Factors That Influence Radiology Salaries

A Radiology's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Radiology Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Radiology's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $513,547
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $515,886
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $518,225
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $521,500
  • Expert (over 8 years): $530,277
Levels Salary
Entry Level Radiology$513,547
Intermediate Level Radiology$515,886
Senior Level Radiology$518,225
Specialist Level Radiology$521,500
Expert Level Radiology$530,277
$513,547 0 yr
$515,886 < 2 yrs
$518,225 2-4 yrs
$521,500 5-8 yrs
$530,277 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Radiologies

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $668,838
  • San Francisco: $661,515
  • Oakland: $647,574

What Skills Can Increase a Radiology's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 3.84% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Wound Care (Mentioned in 5.09% Job Postings): Decontaminating medical equipment and instruments from harmful microorganisms to avoid transmission of infectious pathogens to patients.
  • Medical Education (Mentioned in 3.15% Job Postings): Medical education is a course of study directed toward imparting knowledge and skills required for the prevention and treatment of diseases to persons seeking to become physicians.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 3.84%
Wound Care 5.09%
Medical Education 3.15%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Radiology's salary.
  • Long Term Care: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Flexibility: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Long Term Care
$599,213
13%
Flexibility
$572,699
8%
Insight
$572,699
8%
Emergency Medicine
$562,094
6%
Teamwork
$556,791
5%
Dedication
$556,791
5%
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How Education impacts a Radiology's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Radiologies enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Radiology with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $451,709 and $489,274).

Radiology Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Radiology
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.6%
High School 5.1%
Associates 16.1%
Bachelors 9.8%
Masters 3.9%
Doctorate 63.4%
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Radiology Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Radiology's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Radiology

Salaries for a Radiology can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $229,928 in 2023 to around $224,770 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Radiology salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Radiology Over Time

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2023
$229,928
2024
$235,390
2025
$224,770
2026
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2027
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2023 $229,928
2024 $235,390
2025 $224,770
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