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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Imaging centers, Bon Secours Mercy Health sue insurer Anthem BCBS seeking $93M

The payer has allegedly engaged in “slow pay and no pay tactics," resulting in an "enormous" volume of claims being denied or downgraded.

August 29, 2023

Surging demand prompts school to resurrect long-dormant radiologic technologist program

Midland College discontinued its rad tech offerings more than a decade ago amid declining enrollment and increasing costs.

August 22, 2023

Private equity-backed US Radiology Specialists launches daytime teleradiology practice to recruit physicians seeking flexibility

Connexia aims to address growing demand for outpatient imaging, along with shifting desires from some radiologists, USRS said.

August 15, 2023

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Radiology the 3rd most sought-after specialty among healthcare employers

AMN Healthcare received 155 search requests for such specialists, behind only family medicine (279) and NPs (420), according to a recently released report.

August 14, 2023

Rising patient volumes and staffing challenges: 7 takeaways from a new salary survey of radiologists, techs and administrators

The 2023 Radiology Business Salary and Job Satisfaction Report includes survey responses from all members of the imaging team.

August 9, 2023

UnitedHealthcare eliminating prior authorization for more than 60 radiology services

Impacted procedures will include breast MRI with contrast, bone marrow imaging, gastroesophageal reflux studies and cardiac shunt detection, UHC said.

August 8, 2023

Judge denies Radiology Partners’ initial request to resolve ‘bogus’ UnitedHealthcare lawsuit via arbitration

The nation's largest commercial insurer recently filed an amended complaint, claiming that RP perpetrated a billing scheme motivated by "pure greed."

August 7, 2023

Average radiologist pay has leapt nearly 38% since 2015

Members of the specialty have seen their compensation climb from $351K to $483K, according to the latest data from Medscape.

May 25, 2023

Compensation

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

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

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

Academic radiology faculty face salary gaps across nearly all ranks

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