Is Interventional Radiology a Good Career in 2026?
Based on 53 approved physician salary reports
SalaryDr Career Intelligence
Based on 53 approved physician salary reports
Score Breakdown
Interventional Radiology Compensation & Earnings
Interventional Radiology Compensation
$620,000
$560,000 – $735,000(P25–P75)
Interventional Radiology Salary Progression
From medical school to senior attending — based on 53 approved salary reports
13 submissions
21 submissions
24 submissions
8 submissions
+10% salary growth from early career ($580,000) to mid-career ($640,000)
Estimate Your Take-Home
Based on median Interventional Radiology salary of $620K/yr
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Take-Home Pay by State
How much a Interventional Radiology physician actually keeps after federal, state, and FICA taxes
Highest Take-Home States
Lowest Take-Home States
Tax impact: A Interventional Radiology physician keeps $57,040 more per year in Alaska vs. California — a 9.2% difference on gross income of $620,000.
Assumes single filer, standard deduction, W-2 employment. State rates from Tax Foundation 2025. Gross salaries from BLS OEWS May 2024. FICA includes Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600) and Medicare (1.45% + 0.9% above $200K). Actual take-home varies with deductions, filing status, and local taxes.
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Career Lifestyle
Career Reality: By the Numbers
Real data from 53 Interventional Radiology physician reports — not job board estimates.
What Physicians Actually Say
Themes across 12 written answers from Interventional Radiology physicians.
About the Career (6 answers)
Procedural Work
33%2 answers mention this
Variety & Diversity
33%2 answers mention this
Impact & Purpose
33%2 answers mention this
Call Burden
33%2 answers mention this
Lifestyle
17%1 answer mention this
About the Lifestyle (6 answers)
Family Time
50%3 answers mention this
Call Impact
50%3 answers mention this
Good Work-Life Balance
17%1 answer mention this
Poor Work-Life Balance
17%1 answer mention this
Predictable Schedule
17%1 answer mention this
Job Market & Future Outlook
How Hard Is It to Match Into Interventional Radiology?
Interventional Radiology is one of the most competitive specialties to match into, with only 82.8% of U.S. MD seniors successfully matching. There were 0.92 applicants per position (174 applicants for 190 spots). Matched applicants had significantly higher Step 2 CK scores (253 vs 245). Students scoring >260 matched at 94%, compared to 60% for those scoring 231-240.
Match Rate by Step 2 CK Score
What Differentiates Matched Applicants
| Metric | Matched | Unmatched |
|---|---|---|
| Step 2 CK | 253 | 245 |
| Research Experiences | 4.7 | 4.6 |
| Publications | 16 | 10 |
| AOA Members | 18% | 13% |
| Programs Ranked | 7 | 3 |
Data from Charting Outcomes in the Match, National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), 2024. U.S. MD seniors. Used with permission. All rights reserved.
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According to SalaryDr Career Intelligence data from 53 approved reports by Interventional Radiology Physicians (as of November 2026), the Physician Career Score for Interventional Radiology is 72/100. Median total compensation is $620,000, career satisfaction is 4.0/5, and 88% would choose the specialty again.