Radiologist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A radiologist earns a median of $420,860 a year ($202.34 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $381,530. About 26,770 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $420,860
- Gross pay
- $16,186.92
- Federal income tax
- −$4,247.51
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$439.96
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$311.16
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $11,188.29
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $420,860
- Federal
- $110,435
- FICA
- $19,529
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $290,896
- Marginal federal rate
- 35.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Radiologists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-1224). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiologist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $202.34; the average is $183.43.
What is the salary range for a radiologist?
The bottom 10% earn under $89,010 and the top 10% earn over $594,410 a year.
How much is $420,860 after taxes?
About $290,896 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $250,093 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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