Radiologists Salary
Radiologists in Maine make a median of $555,750 a year, or about $267.19 an hour. The range runs from $135K at the entry level to $591K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 97.7), that's roughly $568,833 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,281/month, or 4.1% of estimated take-home pay.
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So what does $556K get you in Maine?
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What this looks like in Maine
Maine sits well above the national pay line for radiologists, local pay runs about 32% higher than the U.S. median of $421K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,281/month, 4.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 97.7) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Maine offers a genuinely strong financial position for radiologistss at the median.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Maine
Entry-level radiologists (10th percentile) start around $135K. Mid-career wages sit at $556K. Top earners bring in $591K or more, a $456K spread from bottom to top.
Radiologists salary by metro in Maine
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-South Portland | $578K | +4% | N/A |
| Bangor | $550K | -1% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a radiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Maine?
Yes — at the median salary of $556K, rent takes 4.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,281/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiologists in Maine?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiologists typically earn — is $135K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $8,105/month. At HUD’s $1,281/month FMR, rent would take 16% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is radiologist a high-paying job in Maine?
Local pay is 32% above the national median — $556K here vs. $421K nationally.
How does Maine compare to the national average for radiologists?
Maine pays $556K median vs. the U.S. average of $421K — that’s +32%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 97.7), the purchasing-power equivalent is $569K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do radiologists make in Maine?
The median is $555,750 a year, that works out to about $267 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $135,080, and experienced radiologists can clear $591,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $556K enough to live in Maine?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $28,045/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 4.6% 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 Maine?
Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 97.7 (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 $568,833 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.