Compensation

Radiology compensation is more than just radiologist salaries. It also includes radiologic technologist and interventional radiology compensation, along with other subspecialties. Radiology pay incorporates bonuses, incentives, benefits and vacation time.

Medscape drops radiology to 3rd highest paid specialty after scrubbing salary survey data
In April, the news website had declared radiology the No. 2 highest paid specialty, but it's now revising the numbers to correct inaccuracies in the statistical model.
Many radiology program directors see resident unions as 'problematic'
Though trainees may have legitimate reasons to organize, imaging leaders believe the move could pose harm for both programs and residents themselves.
Radiology among specialties seeing greatest year-over-year gains in compensation: AMGA
Experts believe the data signal a continuing shortage of physicians across radiology and other specialties.
AMA President highlights growing crisis facing U.S. physicians
American Medical Association President Bruce Scott, MD, explains some of the key issues facing physicians, including burnout, growing medical staffing shortages, doctors leaving rural areas, increasing patients and declining Medicare payments.
Leaked: UnitedHealth's 'talking points' to appease worried investors
STAT said it was sent an internal memo by accident, wherein UnitedHealth Group leadership outlines its messaging to navigate disgruntled investors upset with the direction of the company.

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Radiologist is the No. 1 high-paying job for introverts in 2025, list says

Job-industry researchers created the list based on factors such as autonomy, social interaction, growth potential, and wages.

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Radiology the top specialty in compensation per hour, new AMA survey says

The profession led the way with average hourly pay of about $281.27, based on answers from 2,653 rads across 78 departments.

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Academic radiologists earn less than peers in the specialty, but the gap is closing

Docs in private practice earn median total compensation about 27% higher than academics in DR and 32% for IRs.

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Average rad tech salaries rise over 12% in 2 years, up to $86,484

All major disciplines across medical imaging and radiation therapy have recorded compensation increases over the last two years, according to ASRT.

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Interventional radiologists earn more than their diagnostic counterparts, though the gap is narrowing

The reported median, 25th and 75th percentile compensation for IR faculty were consistently higher than DRs, 2017-2023 AAMC data show.

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Academic radiology faculty face salary gaps across nearly all ranks

The salary gap remains at about 6%, with male academic radiologists earning about $483,000 versus $455,000 for women, experts wrote in Radiology.

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Cath lab techs and nurses see new normal with post-COVID pay

In the post-COVID era, wages for permanent RNs are rising, and wages for travelers are decreasing. A new report tracked these trends and more.

90% of residents in radiology and other specialties say they’re underpaid: ‘I am barely surviving’

The finding comes despite a 27% increase in average resident pay over the last nine years and 4% year-over-year growth, up to $70,000.

Compensation

Medscape drops radiology to 3rd highest paid specialty after scrubbing salary survey data

Many radiology program directors see resident unions as 'problematic'

Radiology among specialties seeing greatest year-over-year gains in compensation: AMGA

AMA President highlights growing crisis facing U.S. physicians

Leaked: UnitedHealth's 'talking points' to appease worried investors