Jobs Similar to Radiologists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to radiologists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Urologists, Physicians (Pathologists) and Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric).
Radiologists: $420,860 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Radiologists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UrologistsSame group | 82% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 2 | Physicians, PathologistsSame group | 81% | $312,400−26% | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricSame group | 81% | $300,080−29% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | OptometristsSame group | 80% | $136,570−68% | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsSame group | 79% | $352,220−16% | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Nurse AnesthetistsSame group | 79% | $236,590−44% | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Medical Dosimetrists | 79% | $147,470−65% | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | VeterinariansSame group | 78% | $130,100−69% | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Anesthesiologist AssistantsSame group | 78% | $135,880Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Obstetricians and GynecologistsSame group | 78% | $292,910−30% | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 78% | $101,370−76% | Training or associate |
| 12 | Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 78% | $50,290Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 13 | PodiatristsSame group | 78% | $160,300−62% | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Allergists and ImmunologistsSame group | 78% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 15 | General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 78% | $256,560−39% | Graduate degree |
| 16 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 78% | $96,590−77% | Training or associate |
| 17 | Emergency Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 78% | $335,550−20% | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansSame group | 77% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 19 | AnesthesiologistsSame group | 77% | $391,490−7% | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 77% | $95,480−77% | Training or associate |
- 1Urologists
82% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Physicians, Pathologists
81% similar · $312,400 (−26%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric
81% similar · $300,080 (−29%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Optometrists
80% similar · $136,570 (−68%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
79% similar · $352,220 (−16%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Nurse Anesthetists
79% similar · $236,590 (−44%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Medical Dosimetrists
79% similar · $147,470 (−65%) · Bachelor's degree
- 8Veterinarians
78% similar · $130,100 (−69%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Anesthesiologist Assistants
78% similar · $135,880 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Obstetricians and Gynecologists
78% similar · $292,910 (−30%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Nuclear Medicine Technologists
78% similar · $101,370 (−76%) · Training or associate
- 12Neurodiagnostic Technologists
78% similar · $50,290 (broader group) · Training or associate
- 13Podiatrists
78% similar · $160,300 (−62%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Allergists and Immunologists
78% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15General Internal Medicine Physicians
78% similar · $256,560 (−39%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 16Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
78% similar · $96,590 (−77%) · Training or associate
- 17Emergency Medicine Physicians
78% similar · $335,550 (−20%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
77% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 19Anesthesiologists
77% similar · $391,490 (−7%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 20Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
77% similar · $95,480 (−77%) · Training or associate
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that need less preparation
- Medical Dosimetrists79% similar · Bachelor's degree
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists78% similar · Training or associate
- Neurodiagnostic Technologists78% similar · Training or associate
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers78% similar · Training or associate
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists77% similar · Training or associate
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for radiologists also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Questions about jobs like radiologists
What jobs are most similar to radiologists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Urologists (82% similar), Physicians (Pathologists) (81% similar), Ophthalmologists (Except Pediatric) (81% similar), Optometrists (80% similar) and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (79% similar).
Do jobs like radiologists pay more?
None of the 20 most similar careers has a higher BLS median pay than radiologists where a direct comparison is possible.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.