Source: SalaryDr salary data for Academic/Research Radiology (N=4 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 4 approved salary reports
Academic/Research Radiologist Salary (2026)
At a Glance: Academic/Research Radiologist Salary
The median academic/research radiologist salary is $550,000 per year as of November 2026, based on 4 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr. The average salary is $569,500.
- Median Salary
- $550,000
- Average Salary
- $569,500
- 25th Percentile
- $500,000
- 75th Percentile
- $788,000
Median
$550,000
Average
$569,500
25th
$500,000
75th
$788,000
Based on 4 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$500K$788K
Salary Distribution
$500K$500,000 – $788K$788,00025th
$500K$500,000
Median
$550K$550,000
75th
$788K$788,000
Middle 50% earn
$500K$500,000 – $788K$788,000
Median salary
$550K$550,000
Average salary
$570K$569,500
Percentiles
25th$500,000
75th$788,000
Breakdown
Monthly$45,833
Hourly$264
How Academic/Research Pay Compares
This data shows compensation for academic and research physicians. Compensation can vary significantly by employment model — view all employment types on the Radiology salary page.
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