Radiologists Salary
Radiologists in Madison, WI make a median of $135,040 a year, or about $64.92 an hour. The range runs from $81K at the entry level to $672K for experienced workers. Note: the mean (average) wage is $242K, significantly higher than the median. This typically reflects a mix of employment settings including academic and private practice positions.
So what does $135K get you in Madison?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Madison’s Regional Price Parity (97.3). 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 Madison
Pay for radiologists in Madison runs about 68% below the U.S. median of $421K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $989/month, 12.2% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 97.3) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Lower pay, lower costs, Madison can be a reasonable trade-off for radiologistss who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for radiologists in metros near Madison, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $480K | , |
| Ann Arbor | $82K | , |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $745K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Madison, WI
Entry-level radiologists (10th percentile) start around $81K. Mid-career wages sit at $135K. Top earners bring in $672K or more, a $591K 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 Madison?
Yes — at the median salary of $135K, rent takes 12.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $989/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiologists in Madison?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiologists typically earn — is $81K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,858/month. At HUD’s $989/month FMR, rent would take 20% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is radiologist a high-paying job in Madison?
Local pay runs 68% below the national median — $135K here vs. $421K nationally.
How does Madison compare to the national average for radiologists?
Madison pays $135K median vs. the U.S. average of $421K — that’s -68%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97.3), the purchasing-power equivalent is $139K — below the national median.
How much do radiologists make in Madison, WI?
The median is $135,040 a year, that works out to about $65 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $80,960, and experienced radiologists can clear $671,770. The mean (average) is $241,810, reflecting that some workers earn substantially more. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $135K enough to live in Madison?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $8,079/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $989/month, which eats 12.2% 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 Madison?
Madison 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 $138,787 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.