The Average Salary of Radiologists

According to the American Association for Women Radiologists, a radiologist is a board-certified physician who diagnoses and sometimes treats diseases through medical imaging. Most radiologists work in hospitals or medical clinics and average an annual salary of $40,503 to $311,231, depending on experience.

Entry Level

According to Payscale.com, the U.S. national average salary in 2009 for a radiologist with one to four years of experience ranged from $40,503 to $48,553.

Mid-Level

The U.S. national average salary in 2009 for a radiologist with five to nine years of experience ranged from $50,868 to $249,830, according to Payscale.com.

Experienced

According to Payscale.com, the U.S. national average salary in 2009 for a radiologist with 10 to 19 years of experience ranged from $137,500 to $311,231.

Geography

In some larger cities, such as New York and Atlanta, radiologists are paid higher salaries. According to Payscale.com, the average salary in 2009 for a radiologist in New York ranged from $65,000 to $334,328; the average in Atlanta ranged from $30,521 to $294,791.

Benefits

Depending on the size and location of the medical facility, a radiologist may be bonus-eligible. According to Payscale.com, the U.S. national average bonus in 2009 for a radiologist with less than one year of experience is $7,500.

References

• American Association for Women Radiologists
• Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Payscale.com

Resources

• Radiologist Job Description