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Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Radiology (N=103 verified submissions, updated May 3, 2026, data as of 2026-05-03). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: May 3, 2026 | Based on 103 verified submissions

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 103 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

Satisfaction
3.9/5
Would Choose Again
89%
Median Salary
$585,000
Avg Hours
46/wk
Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated May 3, 2026

The Numbers

Median

$585,000

Average

$678,583

25th

$520,000

75th

$630,000

Based on 103 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$520K$520,000 – $685K$685,000
25th
$520K$520,000
Median
$585K$585,000
75th
$630K$630,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$520K$520,000 – $630K$630,000
Median salary
$585K$585,000
Average salary
$679K$678,583

Salary Range

Minimum$520,000
Maximum$2,300,000

Percentiles

25th$520,000
75th$630,000

Breakdown

Monthly$48,750
Hourly$281

Satisfaction Breakdown

Career Satisfaction3.9 / 5

Based on 103 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)

Would Choose Again89%

92 of 103 respondents would choose radiology again

Average Hours Worked46 hrs/week

Based on 101 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)

What Physicians Say

Anonymized responses from radiologists about their career and work-life balance.

“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

“Less evenings and weekends ”

On career & specialty — Verified Radiologist

“Technical advances and varied work (GI, GU, Neuro, MSK, interventional)”

On career & specialty — Verified Radiologist

“Better pay for the hours that I work”

On career & specialty — Verified Radiologist

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