Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Interventional Radiology (N=50 verified submissions, updated September 24, 2026, data as of 2026-09-24). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
88% of interventional radiology physicians would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.0/5 and median salary of $625,000, based on 50 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$625,000
$679,309
$566,000
$750,000
Based on 50 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
43 of 49 respondents would choose interventional radiology again
Based on 50 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from interventional radiology physicians about their career and work-life balance.
“The variety of cases and the ability to make a huge impact on a patients care with a minimally invasive procedure. ”
On career & specialty — Verified Interventional Radiology Physician
“Less call. Call is more than 1 in 3”
On career & specialty — Verified Interventional Radiology Physician
“Definite criteria for indicating the need for additional (per diem) coverage based on number of staff per section RVU -- or some concrete metric”
On career & specialty — Verified Interventional Radiology Physician
“Wide variety of procedures and high impact on multiple patients everyday.”
On career & specialty — Verified Interventional Radiology Physician
“Less call - call is q4-5 and is 24 hours.”
On career & specialty — Verified Interventional Radiology Physician
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