Source: SalaryDr Interventional Radiology Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $79,000/year. Sample: 13 approved salary reports. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/interventional-radiology
Interventional Radiology Residency Salary (2026)
The median interventional radiology resident salary is $79,000 per year, based on 13 approved salary reports on SalaryDr. After training, interventional radiology attendings earn a median of $647,500 — a 8.2x increase.
Source: SalaryDr self-reported data • Updated Nov 2026
Interventional Radiology Resident Salary by PGY Year
How interventional radiology resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $75,402 | 8 |
Interventional Radiology: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
Interventional Radiology Residency Training
Training Length
3–5 years
Salary Progression
Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending interventional radiology physicians earn a median of $647,500.
Frequently Asked Questions: Interventional Radiology Residency Salary
How much do interventional radiology residents make in 2026?
Interventional Radiology residents earn a median salary of $79,000 per year based on 13 approved salary reports on SalaryDr.
How long is interventional radiology residency?
Interventional Radiology residency training is 3–5 years. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.
How much more do interventional radiology attendings make compared to residents?
Interventional Radiology attending physicians earn a median of $647,500, which is 8.2x more than the median resident salary of $79,000. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are interventional radiology residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Interventional Radiology residents rate their career satisfaction at 4/5.0 on average. 100% say they would choose interventional radiology again if given the choice. They work an average of 64 hours per week.
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