Radiologists Salary
Radiologists in Bismarck, ND make a median of $553,140 a year, or about $265.93 an hour. The range runs from $211K at the entry level to $794K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.02), which stretches that salary to about $607,713 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,175/month, or 3.6% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $553K get you in Bismarck?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Bismarck’s Regional Price Parity (91.02). 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 Bismarck
Bismarck sits well above the national pay line for radiologists, local pay runs about 31% higher than the U.S. median of $421K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,175/month, 3.9% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.02 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Bismarck offers a genuinely strong financial position for radiologistss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for radiologists in metros near Bismarck, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | $669K | $738K |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $745K | $711K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Bismarck, ND
Entry-level radiologists (10th percentile) start around $211K. Mid-career wages sit at $553K. Top earners bring in $794K or more, a $583K 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
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a radiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Bismarck?
Yes — at the median salary of $553K, rent takes 3.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,175/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiologists in Bismarck?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiologists typically earn — is $211K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $12,673/month. At HUD’s $1,175/month FMR, rent would take 9% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is radiologist a high-paying job in Bismarck?
Local pay is 31% above the national median — $553K here vs. $421K nationally.
How does Bismarck compare to the national average for radiologists?
Bismarck pays $553K median vs. the U.S. average of $421K — that’s +31%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.02), the purchasing-power equivalent is $608K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do radiologists make in Bismarck, ND?
The median is $553,140 a year, that works out to about $266 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $211,210, and experienced radiologists can clear $793,730. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $553K enough to live in Bismarck?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $30,195/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,175/month, which eats 3.9% 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 Bismarck?
Bismarck has a Regional Price Parity of 91.02 (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 $607,713 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.