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.

Natural language processing helps increase follow-up imaging adherence, resulting in significant revenue

A new paper details how a team at the University of California utilized a hybrid system consisting of a quality coordinator and NLP software to bring in more than $60,000 in additional revenue from follow-up imaging alone.

May 15, 2023

'Burdensome' Medicare Advantage prior authorization requirements cause delays or denials at 97% of practices

A new Medical Group Management Association report details how the problematic policies are negatively impacting patient care.

May 5, 2023

Ultrasound-maker Butterfly Network hires former telemedicine exec as new CEO at $875,000 base salary

Joseph M. DeVivo also is eligible for an annual bonus at 125% of that amount, along with a monthly housing allowance of nearly $17,000

April 25, 2023

S&P downgrades radiology vendor Zotec Partners after losing its largest customer

The Carmel, Indiana-based revenue cycle management provider holds some $307M in loans that are due within a year but has struggled to refinance.

April 24, 2023

Image depicting gap between genders in pay

Female radiologists earn about 81% of what their male counterparts collect

Women also worked an average of 8% fewer days per year, which does not fully account for the gender pay gap, experts wrote recently.

April 24, 2023

How a hospital system automated more than 60% of its prior authorization workflows in radiology

IT experts have used a mix of robotic process automation, AI and machine learning to fuel the new PA process.

April 20, 2023

Radiology-specific alternative payment model in the works to counter ‘devastating decline’ in reimbursement

The Radiology Business Management Association said it hopes to meet with key members of Congress soon to discuss the proposal.

April 19, 2023

Radiology among the most male-dominated specialties, but pay gap may be narrowing

Male specialists earned an average of 27% more than their female colleagues, according to Medscape's new physician compensation survey.

April 17, 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