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Radiology Salary

Radiology salary is dependent on several factors including the type of facility you work in, geographic location, and your level of skill and experience. Browse radiology salary by position, geographic region, and level of education. You can also compare radiology salary by specialization. The field of radiology provides many paths for advancement and increased salary potential.

Radiology Salary At A Glance

Radiology Job Title Low Median High
Radiologic Technologist $41,612 $52,336 $81,136
X-ray Technician $41,612 $52,336 $81,136
Ultrasound Technician $40,960 $67,670 $77,520
MRI Technician $48,371 $61,928 $83,638
Medical Assisting w/ Limited X-Ray $29,000 $38,000 $47,000
Nuclear Medicine Tech $56,400 $69,083 $95,906
Radiologist Assistant (R.A.) $90,076 $102,972 $112,615
Radiologist (M.D.) $309,976 $361,538 $434,022

*data from American Medical Association & indeed.com

Factors that Effect Radiology Salary

Radiology Salary & Specializing

The specialization you choose can have an effect on your compensation as well. The following data was taken from Aunt Minnie.com's salary poll conducted in March of 2009. You can learn more about specific areas of specialization in radiology, visit our radiology specializations page.

Radiology Salary By Specialization

Radiology Specialization Average Radiology Salary
No Specialization $47,509
Interventional Radiology $70,309
Nuclear Medicine / PET $69,739
Ultrasound $64,869
MRI $64,716
CT $62,720
Mammography $56,285

*data from Aunt Minnie.com

Regions Paying Highest Radiology Salary

United States Region
Average Radiology Salary
Pacific (AK, WA, OR, CA, HI) $74,183
New England (ME, VT, NH, MA, RI, CT) $68,826
Middle Atlantic (NY, NJ, PA) $61,373
South Atlantic (DE, MD, WV, VA, NC, SC, GA, Fl, WADC) $60,840

*data from Aunt Minnie.com

Opportunities For Higher Earning Potential

Radiologic tech’s have many avenues to expand their earnings.  In addition to gaining experience, there is always the option to obtain additional earnings by enrolling in a radiology certificate program. It is not uncommon for an entry level X-Ray Tech to learn additional procedures.  Some choose to advance, with additional certification, to become a Radiologist Assistant. The Radiologist Assistant (R.A.) position was created to help Radiologist (M.D.'s) with their workload due to the Radiologist shortage in the United States.

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