Radiologists Salary
Radiologists in Albuquerque, NM make a median of $96,170 a year, or about $46.24 an hour. The range runs from $77K at the entry level to $132K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 95.55), that's roughly $100,649 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,464/month, or 24.1% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $96K actually covers in Albuquerque, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Albuquerque’s Regional Price Parity (95.55). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Albuquerque
Pay for radiologists in Albuquerque runs about 77% below the U.S. median of $421K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,464/month, 24.3% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 95.55) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Albuquerque can be a reasonable trade-off for radiologists who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for radiologists in metros near Albuquerque, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $157K | $152K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $131K | $133K |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $344K | , |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $450K | $446K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Albuquerque, NM
Entry-level radiologists (10th percentile) start around $77K. Mid-career wages sit at $96K. Top earners bring in $132K or more, a $55K spread from bottom to top.
Radiologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Radiologists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $708K | +68% | 440 |
| South Dakota | $586K | +39% | 70 |
| Maryland | $582K | +38% | N/A |
| Maine | $556K | +32% | N/A |
| North Dakota | $553K | +31% | 120 |
| New Hampshire | $506K | +20% | 210 |
| Michigan | $486K | +15% | 360 |
| New Jersey | $483K | +15% | N/A |
| West Virginia | $472K | +12% | 360 |
| Arizona | $471K | +12% | N/A |
| Pennsylvania | $455K | +8% | 1,360 |
| New York | $442K | +5% | 2,010 |
| Indiana | $431K | +2% | 680 |
| Massachusetts | $427K | +1% | N/A |
| Florida | $418K | -1% | 1,680 |
| Utah | $417K | -1% | 380 |
| Iowa | $405K | -4% | 130 |
| Wisconsin | $393K | -7% | 980 |
| Nevada | $386K | -8% | 410 |
| Virginia | $376K | -11% | N/A |
| Montana | $360K | -14% | 110 |
| Colorado | $344K | -18% | 500 |
| Georgia | $335K | -20% | N/A |
| Texas | $319K | -24% | 2,330 |
| Kentucky | $280K | -33% | N/A |
| California | $271K | -36% | 690 |
| Ohio | $260K | -38% | 770 |
| Connecticut | $192K | -54% | N/A |
| District of Columbia | $182K | -57% | 80 |
| Kansas | $180K | -57% | N/A |
| South Carolina | $174K | -59% | N/A |
| Wyoming | $162K | -62% | 30 |
| New Mexico | $96K | -77% | 170 |
| Arkansas | $76K | -82% | 150 |
Showing 1–10 of 34 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a radiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Albuquerque?
Yes — at the median salary of $96K, rent takes 24.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,464/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiologists in Albuquerque?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiologists typically earn — is $77K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,991/month. At HUD’s $1,464/month FMR, rent would take 29% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is radiologist a high-paying job in Albuquerque?
Local pay runs 77% below the national median — $96K here vs. $421K nationally.
How does Albuquerque compare to the national average for radiologists?
Albuquerque pays $96K median vs. the U.S. average of $421K — that’s -77%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.55), the purchasing-power equivalent is $101K — below the national median.
How much do radiologists make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median is $96,170 a year, that works out to about $46 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $77,170, and experienced radiologists can clear $132,110. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $96K enough to live in Albuquerque?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,027/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,464/month, which eats 24.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a radiologists salary go in Albuquerque?
Albuquerque has a Regional Price Parity of 95.55 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median radiologists salary is worth about $100,649 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do radiologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.