Radiologists vs. Registered Nurses: Who Earns More?
Radiologistss out-earn Registered Nursess by $323K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Radiologistss land at $420,860 and Registered Nursess at $97,550. The education gap is real: radiologist programs typically require doctoral or professional degree, while registered nurse programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Radiologistss is Minnesota ($708,340); for Registered Nursess it's California ($140,270).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Radiologists median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Radiologistss or Registered Nursess?
Radiologistss earn more nationally. The median is $420,860 for Radiologistss versus $97,550 for Registered Nursess, a difference of $323K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Radiologists or Registered Nurses?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Radiologists or Registered Nurses?
Radiologists typically requires doctoral or professional degree. Registered Nurses requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Radiologistss get paid the most?
Minnesota is the top-paying state for Radiologistss at $708,340/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Radiologists vs. Registered Nurses pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Minnesota, Radiologistss earn $708,340 vs. $101,510 for Registered Nursess. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.