Radiologists Salary by State
The national median pay for radiologists is $420,860 a year. By state, it ranges from $75,600 in Arkansas to $708,340 in Minnesota.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $89,010
- 25th percentile
- $216,800
- Median
- $420,860
- 75th percentile
- $506,010
- Top 10%
- $594,410
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 26,770 jobs.
Median pay in 33 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota | $708,340 | +68% | $81,490 | $708,340 | 440 |
| 2 | South Dakota | $586,010 | +39% | $233,620 | $669,020 | 70 |
| 3 | Maryland | $581,510 | +38% | $99,470 | $626,170 | Not published |
| 4 | Maine | $555,750 | +32% | $135,080 | $591,070 | Not published |
| 5 | North Dakota | $553,140 | +31% | $207,050 | $785,060 | 120 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $506,010 | +20% | $78,360 | $523,650 | 210 |
| 7 | Michigan | $485,920 | +15% | $82,250 | $558,760 | 360 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $482,700 | +15% | $84,210 | $673,000 | Not published |
| 9 | West Virginia | $471,650 | +12% | $65,010 | $734,750 | 360 |
| 10 | Arizona | $470,640 | +12% | $79,470 | $688,200 | Not published |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $455,380 | +8% | $100,040 | $543,750 | 1,360 |
| 12 | New York | $441,580 | +5% | $81,760 | $544,890 | 2,010 |
| 13 | Indiana | $430,640 | +2% | $79,520 | $443,000 | 680 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $426,560 | +1% | $113,600 | $591,970 | Not published |
| 15 | Florida | $417,690 | −1% | $192,020 | $665,450 | 1,680 |
| 16 | Utah | $417,250 | −1% | $165,740 | $450,010 | 380 |
| 17 | Iowa | $405,220 | −4% | $84,500 | $533,880 | 130 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $392,610 | −7% | $126,160 | $630,260 | 980 |
| 19 | Nevada | $386,210 | −8% | $102,420 | $465,780 | 410 |
| 20 | Virginia | $376,270 | −11% | $117,530 | $614,360 | Not published |
| 21 | Montana | $360,330 | −14% | $112,380 | $412,670 | 110 |
| 22 | Colorado | $344,270 | −18% | $129,370 | $684,280 | 500 |
| 23 | Georgia | $335,190 | −20% | $164,670 | $813,360 | Not published |
| 24 | Texas | $319,320 | −24% | $77,270 | $503,900 | 2,330 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $279,990 | −33% | $82,650 | $752,080 | Not published |
| 26 | California | $270,560 | −36% | $96,610 | $499,880 | 690 |
| 27 | Ohio | $260,000 | −38% | $69,210 | $471,600 | 770 |
| 28 | Connecticut | $191,990 | −54% | $86,930 | $440,120 | Not published |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $182,450 | −57% | $110,760 | $456,110 | 80 |
| 30 | Kansas | $179,990 | −57% | $179,990 | $259,570 | Not published |
| 31 | South Carolina | $174,480 | −59% | $53,890 | $482,100 | Not published |
| 32 | Wyoming | $161,750 | −62% | $97,240 | $409,940 | 30 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $96,170 | −77% | $66,580 | $227,530 | 170 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $75,600 | −82% | $63,800 | $289,680 | 150 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Radiologists salary questions
Which state pays radiologists the most?
Minnesota, with a median of $708,340 a year (+68% vs. the national median of $420,860). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays radiologists the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $75,600 a year (−82% vs. national).
Where do most radiologists work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 2,330, with a median of $319,320.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.