Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Radiology (N=111 verified submissions, updated September 18, 2026, data as of 2026-09-18). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
89% of radiologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.9/5 and median salary of $585,000, based on 111 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.
$585,000
$689,676
$520,000
$650,000
Based on 111 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
97 of 109 respondents would choose radiology again
Based on 111 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
Anonymized responses from radiologists about their career and work-life balance.
“work from the beach overseas, low cost of living ”
On career & specialty — Verified Radiologist
“More money more juice”
On career & specialty — Verified Radiologist
“After attaining my retirement target I’d like to cut back significantly”
On career & specialty — Verified Radiologist
“Technical advances and varied work (GI, GU, Neuro, MSK, interventional)”
On career & specialty — Verified Radiologist
“Stay away from radiology conventional private practice, it’s a scam. ”
On career & specialty — Verified Radiologist
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