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Interventional Radiology Work-Life Balance: What Doctors Actually Say

Real insights from 38 verified Interventional Radiology physicians about their work-life balance, career satisfaction, and daily reality.

Verified Physician Data|Updated March 2026|SalaryDr Research Team
3.9/5
Avg Satisfaction
86%
Would Choose Again
38
Physician Responses
51
Avg Hours/Week

๐Ÿ“‹ Key Takeaways: Interventional Radiology Lifestyle at a Glance

  • โ€ขCareer Satisfaction: Interventional Radiology physicians report 3.9/5 average satisfaction, with 86% saying they would choose the specialty again.
  • โ€ขWork Hours: The average Interventional Radiology physician works 51 hours per week.
  • โ€ขExperience Level: Insights based on physicians with an average of 9 years of experience.
  • โ€ขData Source: Based on 38 verified, anonymous physician submissions to SalaryDr.
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๐Ÿ’šWhat Do Interventional Radiology Physicians Love About Their Job?

"Wide variety of procedures and high impact on multiple patients everyday."
โ€” Interventional Radiology Physician
"The variety of cases and the ability to make a huge impact on a patients care with a minimally invasive procedure. "
โ€” Interventional Radiology Physician
"Less call. Call is more than 1 in 3"
โ€” Interventional Radiology Physician
"Less call - call is q4-5 and is 24 hours."
โ€” Interventional Radiology Physician

โš–๏ธIs Interventional Radiology a Good Work-Life Balance Specialty?

"8-4:30 Weekdays and q4 call at a busy hospital"
โ€” Interventional Radiology Physician
"Monday through Friday 8-4 "
โ€” Interventional Radiology Resident
"8am-4pm working 4 days a week. Moonlighting teleradiology at home to supplement my income on average 10 hours per week. IR call is 1 in every 3 weeks. "

Frequently Asked Questions About Interventional Radiology Lifestyle

Is Interventional Radiology a good work-life balance specialty?

Based on 38 verified physician responses, Interventional Radiology has a 3.9/5 average career satisfaction rating.86% of Interventional Radiology physicians say they would choose the specialty again if starting their career over. The average Interventional Radiology physician works 51 hours per week.

What do Interventional Radiology physicians love about their job?

Based on 4 responses, Interventional Radiology physicians report: โ€œWide variety of procedures and high impact on multiple patients everyday.โ€ Another physician shared: โ€œThe variety of cases and the ability to make a huge impact on a patients care with a minimally invasive procedure. โ€

How many hours do Interventional Radiology physicians work per week?

Based on SalaryDr data, Interventional Radiology physicians work an average of 51 hours per week. This varies by practice settingโ€”academic and hospital-employed positions often require more hours than private practice.

What are the biggest challenges in Interventional Radiology?

Common challenges cited by Interventional Radiology physicians include administrative burden, call schedule demands, and work-life balance pressures, especially early in career.

Would Interventional Radiology physicians choose their specialty again?

86% of Interventional Radiology physicians surveyed say they would choose Interventional Radiologyagain if starting their career over. This data is based on 38 verified, anonymous physician responses collected by SalaryDr.

About This Data

This analysis is based on 38 verified, anonymous physician submissions to SalaryDr. All data comes from practicing Interventional Radiology physicians across the United States. Respondents have an average of 9 years of experience. Data is collected through our anonymous salary and lifestyle submission form, verified for accuracy, and updated continuously. Learn more about our methodology.

๐Ÿ“ŠHow Does Interventional Radiology Compare?

See how Interventional Radiology stacks up against other medical specialties.

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Choose Again:86%
Hours:51
Comp:$667K
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Satisfaction:4.4/5
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โ€” Interventional Radiology Physician
"completely unpredictable schedule. difficult to make family plans"
โ€” Interventional Radiology Physician
"Days may be 9 hours on IR days. This is a mixed Diagnostic and IR position. Doing IR 70% of the time. "
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Quick Stats

Avg Satisfaction3.9/5
Would Choose Again86%
Avg Experience9 years
Avg Hours/Week51

By Practice Setting

Private Practice
11 physicians โ€ข 4.2/5 satisfaction
Academic
8 physicians โ€ข 3.4/5 satisfaction
Community
1 physicians โ€ข 4/5 satisfaction
Hospital Employed
6 physicians โ€ข 3.3/5 satisfaction

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