Radiologists are physicians who look at medical images, from X-rays to MRI scans, to diagnose patient conditions. Radiologists usually assist primary care physicians in making a final diagnosis and recommendation for treatment.

A career in medicine requires eight years of undergraduate and graduate training, and an additional four years of residency and specialized training are required to practice radiology. However, radiologists tend to earn more as they gain experience. Radiologists working in different parts of the country report substantially different average salaries, according to Medscape's compensation survey.

Besides geography and experience, gender and type of practice also have noticeable effects on the expected salaries of radiologists.

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Between and , the BLS expects jobs for all physician and surgical specialties to grow at an average rate of 24 percent, significantly faster than the average rate of job growth expected across all occupations. However, demand for radiologists is expected to be even higher than for many specialties. According to a report published by physician recruiting agency Locum Tenens, the nation is facing a possible 8 to 16 percent shortage of radiologists by Skip to main content.

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Geographic Variations Radiologists working in different parts of the country report substantially different average salaries, according to Medscape's compensation survey. Other Contributing Factors Besides geography and experience, gender and type of practice also have noticeable effects on the expected salaries of radiologists. Job Outlook Between and , the BLS expects jobs for all physician and surgical specialties to grow at an average rate of 24 percent, significantly faster than the average rate of job growth expected across all occupations.

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Physicians and Surgeons Medscape: Radiologist Compensation Report Profiles: Suggest an Article Correction. Also Viewed [Tech Make] How Much Money Does an X-Ray Tech Make If They Have a Bachelor's Degree?

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