Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Radiology (N=116 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 116 approved salary reports
Is Radiology Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Radiology Worth It?
89% of radiologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.9/5 and median salary of $585,000, based on 116 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 3.9/5
- Would Choose Again
- 89%
- Median Salary
- $585,000
- Avg Hours
- 46/wk
The Numbers
Median
$585,000
Average
$684,199
25th
$520,000
75th
$660,000
Based on 116 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$520K$660K
Salary Distribution
$520K$520,000 – $730K$730,00025th
$520K$520,000
Median
$585K$585,000
75th
$660K$660,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$520K$520,000 – $660K$660,000
Median salary
$585K$585,000
Average salary
$684K$684,199
Percentiles
25th$520,000
75th$660,000
Breakdown
Monthly$48,750
Hourly$281
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction3.9 / 5
Based on 116 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again89%
100 of 112 respondents would choose radiology again
Average Hours Worked46 hrs/week
Based on 116 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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