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
- Level of education and training received
- Type of medial facility (hospital, diagnostic image lab, physician office)
- Geographic location (urban / dense versus rural)
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.
