Radiologists Salary
Radiologists in Colorado make a median of $344,270 a year, or about $165.52 an hour. The range runs from $129K at the entry level to $684K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $344K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level radiologists (10th percentile) start around $129K. Mid-career wages sit at $344K. Top earners bring in $684K or more, a $555K spread from bottom to top.
Radiologists salary by metro in Colorado
1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $344K | +0% | 340 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a radiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Colorado?
Yes — at the median salary of $344K, rent takes 10.8% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,044/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiologists in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiologists typically earn — is $129K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $7,762/month.
Is radiologist a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay runs 18% below the national median — $344K here vs. $421K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for radiologists?
Colorado pays $344K median vs. the U.S. average of $421K — that’s -18%.
How much do radiologists make in Colorado?
The median is $344,270 a year, that works out to about $166 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $129,370, and experienced radiologists can clear $684,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $344K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $18,927/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,044/month, which eats 10.8% 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 Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median radiologists salary is worth about $344,270 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.