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Radiologist — Global Hiring Overview
Radiologists interpret diagnostic imaging and perform image-guided procedures across hospitals, imaging centers, and teleradiology networks.
Median Salary
$460k
$331k – $644k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
2.6K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+18%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for radiologists in the global healthcare market is exceptionally strong. Healthcare employers report a 18% year-on-year increase in Radiologist mandates, driven by expansion of specialty services, new hospital wings, and growing chronic-disease burden.
Salary Trend
Radiologist compensation typically falls between $331k and $644k, with experienced radiologists in the global healthcare market commanding $644k+ at academic medical centers, premium hospital systems, and private healthcare networks. Total compensation often includes call pay, performance incentives, CME budgets, malpractice cover, and relocation support.
Career Path
Radiologists typically progress to Oncologist, CT Scan Technician roles, or into fellowship subspecialisation, department head, and chief-medical-officer tracks across the global hiring healthcare market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Interpret X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, PET
- •Perform image-guided biopsies
- •Run teleradiology reads
Qualifications
- •MD Radiology / FRCR / ABR
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Radiologist jobs by city
Radiologist jobs in New York
4.2K openings · $667k
Radiologist jobs in Los Angeles
3.6K openings · $598k
Radiologist jobs in Chicago
3.3K openings · $529k
Radiologist jobs in Houston
3.4K openings · $506k
Radiologist jobs in Dallas
3.3K openings · $497k
Radiologist jobs in San Francisco
3.4K openings · $713k
Radiologist jobs in San Diego
2.9K openings · $589k
Radiologist jobs in San Jose
3.1K openings · $690k
Radiologist jobs in Seattle
3.1K openings · $598k
Radiologist salary insights
Radiologist salary in New York
$667k
Radiologist salary in Los Angeles
$598k
Radiologist salary in Chicago
$529k
Radiologist salary in Houston
$506k
Radiologist salary in Dallas
$497k
Radiologist salary in San Francisco
$713k
Radiologist salary in San Diego
$589k
Radiologist salary in San Jose
$690k
Radiologist salary in Seattle
$598k
Hiring by institution type
Hospitals hiring Radiologists
Acute-care hospitals — public, private, and corporate — form the largest hiring base for clinicians and allied staff globally
Clinics hiring Radiologists
Outpatient clinics and polyclinics hire general practitioners, specialists, nurses, and allied health staff
Medical Centers hiring Radiologists
Multi-specialty medical centers anchor community healthcare across urban and suburban markets
Healthcare Systems hiring Radiologists
Integrated healthcare systems span hospitals, clinics, and home health under a single brand and clinical governance
Urgent Care Centers hiring Radiologists
Urgent care centers deliver same-day care for non-life-threatening conditions and drive sustained nursing and physician hiring
Diagnostic Labs hiring Radiologists
Diagnostic labs and pathology networks hire technicians, scientists, and pathologists at scale
Pathology Networks hiring Radiologists
Pathology networks consolidate testing volume across regions, recruiting pathologists and lab leadership
Rehabilitation Centers hiring Radiologists
Rehabilitation centers deliver inpatient and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Mental Health Facilities hiring Radiologists
Mental health facilities — inpatient, outpatient, and community — drive psychiatry, psychology, and counselling hiring
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Radiologist in the global healthcare market is around $460k, typically ranging from $331k to $644k based on experience, sub-specialisation, and the type of healthcare institution.