According to SalaryDr data from 15 verified radiology physicians in California, the median total compensation for Radiology in 2026 is $590,000. The 25th percentile is $590,000 and the 75th percentile is $630,000. Base salary: $564,000. Bonuses: $92,000 (14% receive). Satisfaction: 4.3/5. Workload: ~44 hrs/week. Source: https://www.salarydr.com/specialty/radiology/california Sample size: 15. Last updated: March 29, 2026.
As of March 29, 2026, a Radiologist in California earns approximately $590,000 per year ($49,167 monthly). Based on an average 44-hour work week, this translates to about $284 per hour. Looking for a broader view? See the Radiologist salary overview or compare nearby states below.
From 15 verified physician salary submissions in California, SalaryDr is seeing total compensation ranging from $590,000 to $630,000, with top performers (90th percentile) earning up to $1,430,000 annually. Compared to the national median of $590,000, Radiologist salaries in California are in line with the national median.
In California, the salary progression for radiologist physicians shows significant growth potential. Entry-level positions start at $595,000, while those with more than 10 years of experience earn a typical salary of $665,385 - a 12% increase.
In California, the most common work environment is Hospital Employed (60% of physicians). On average, base salary accounts for 86% of total compensation—about $564,000—with the remaining amount coming from bonuses, profit sharing, and incentives.
California offers unique advantages for radiologist physicians, including high demand in major metropolitan areas and competitive compensation packages. The cost of living in California is higher than the national average but offset by higher salaries.
Local radiologist physicians report 4.3/5 career satisfaction, with 93% of those surveyed saying they would choose this specialty again.
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Last updated: March 29, 2026
Distribution based on 15 verified physician salary submissions.
Median Salary: $590,000
Average satisfaction rating reported by Radiology physicians (1-5 scale).
Percentage of Radiology physicians who would choose this specialty again.
Physicians cite the variety of cases and patient relationships as most rewarding aspects of this specialty.
On-call demands, administrative burden, and work-life balance are cited as the top challenges.
Average Salary
$656,000
Median Salary
$590,000
Salary Range
$590,000 - $630,000
National Average
$656,000
Difference
+0% vs National Average
Sample Size
15 local / 15 national reports
| Practice Type | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital-employed | $692,778 | 9 submissions |
| Private Practice | $580,000 | 4 submissions |
* Practice types with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
Compare salary data across different practice settings for Radiology physicians in California:
| Years of Experience | Average Salary | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 years | $640,000 | 1 submissions |
| 6-10 years | $550,000 | 1 submissions |
| 11-15 years | $592,727 | 11 submissions |
| 16+ years | $1,065,000 | 2 submissions |
* Experience levels with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
See how Radiology salaries in California compare to neighboring states.
| Subspecialty | Average Salary | Sample Size | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interventional | $598,198 | 10 submissions | Performs catheter-based treatments for heart disease, including stenting, angioplasty, and structural heart procedures. |
| Neuroradiology | $598,000 | 15 submissions | Focuses on specialized neuroradiology procedures and treatments within radiology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Musculoskeletal | $590,000 | 7 submissions | Focuses on specialized musculoskeletal procedures and treatments within radiology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Neuro | $581,250 | 4 submissions | Focuses on specialized neuro procedures and treatments within radiology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| MSK | $556,667 | 3 submissions | Focuses on specialized msk procedures and treatments within radiology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Body | $536,250 | 4 submissions | Focuses on specialized body procedures and treatments within radiology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
| Diagnostic | $526,000 | 5 submissions | Focuses on specialized diagnostic procedures and treatments within radiology, providing expert care in this specific area. |
* Subspecialties with fewer than 3 submissions may be omitted for privacy.
* Data is aggregated from verified physician submissions.