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.

Overworked and underpaid—survey reveals radiologists' thoughts on after-hours work
Even before the onset of COVID-19, data suggested that rads’ after-hours workloads had doubled in proportion to the increase in emergency department visits in the years leading up to 2020.
Beware of employment contract clawbacks, radiologists caution job seekers
Members of the specialty should begin their next job with an exit strategy in mind or risk losing a hefty sum in the process, according to a new opinion piece.
94% of radiologists surveyed say they’re not getting paid enough for multidisciplinary meetings
Such gatherings are a “cornerstone of modern healthcare,” experts note, bringing together docs of different specialties to discuss complex cases.
Radiologists among employers’ 5 most-requested specialists, staffing firm says
Hiring managers made 76 requests for rads with AMN Healthcare in 2024-25, up nearly 25% from the 61 seen the previous year.
Radiology among 4 specialties seeing greatest year-over-year pay gains: Doximity
In 2024, the average radiologist saw their compensation climb about 7.5%, up to $571,749, behind only pediatric nephrology (15.6%), preventive medicine (10%), and pediatrics/general medicine (8.5%).

Rural hospital system offering $20,000 sign-on bonuses to attract radiologic technologists

“It’s eye-opening, but not surprising,” one healthcare staffing expert said about the hospital system's unusual employment offer.

Private equity-backed radiology provider Envision Healthcare to exit bankruptcy; CEO departing for Humana

Under terms of the agreement, the Nashville-based multispecialty group will eliminate 70% of its obligations accumulated prior to filing the bankruptcy petition.

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Workload, pay reassessments may be necessary to address career satisfaction gaps between academic and private practice radiology

Physicians in teaching settings reported higher monthly reading volumes alongside heavier demands for nonclinical work, according to new survey data.

CMS agrees to broaden MRI pay policy in response to radiology societies’ advocacy campaign

“After back and forth correspondence, and multiple phone calls, we are thrilled to announce that this campaign was successful,” one of the trade groups said.

Radiology Partners scores key victory in court battle with UnitedHealthcare

A California federal judge has granted RP's request to compel arbitration in its ongoing dispute with UHC over alleged underpayment.

56% of new physicians say they’ve received 100-plus job solicitations during training

“Physicians coming out of training are being recruited like blue chip athletes,” said AMN Healthcare's Leah Grant.

Residents across radiology and other specialties earning an average of $67,400 in 2023

“Some can’t even afford to live in the cities they work in. Such a system can feel deeply unjust," one resident told Medscape.

Medicare alternative payment models fee for service value based care

Unavoidability of ‘one-off’ imaging forces radiology to keep one foot in fee-for-service world

Radiology can participate only sporadically in CMS’s current conception of value-based care. Why?

Compensation

Overworked and underpaid—survey reveals radiologists' thoughts on after-hours work

Beware of employment contract clawbacks, radiologists caution job seekers

94% of radiologists surveyed say they’re not getting paid enough for multidisciplinary meetings

Radiologists among employers’ 5 most-requested specialists, staffing firm says

Radiology among 4 specialties seeing greatest year-over-year pay gains: Doximity