Radiologists Salary
Radiologists in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA make a median of $106,000 a year, or about $50.96 an hour. The range runs from $106K at the entry level to $565K for experienced workers. Note: the mean (average) wage is $214K, significantly higher than the median. This typically reflects a mix of employment settings including academic and private practice positions.
So what does $106K get you in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont’s Regional Price Parity (115.6). 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont
Pay for radiologists in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont runs about 75% below the U.S. median of $421K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $3,169/month, which is 49.4% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost-of-living overall is 16% above the national average (BEA RPP 115.6), so groceries and services cost more too. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for radiologistss.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for radiologists in metros near San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $489K | , |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $526K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
Entry-level radiologists (10th percentile) start around $106K. Mid-career wages sit at $106K. Top earners bring in $565K or more, a $459K 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 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $106K, rent takes 49.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $3,169/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiologists in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiologists typically earn — is $106K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,360/month. At HUD’s $3,169/month FMR, rent would take 50% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is radiologist a high-paying job in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont?
Local pay runs 75% below the national median — $106K here vs. $421K nationally.
How does San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont compare to the national average for radiologists?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont pays $106K median vs. the U.S. average of $421K — that’s -75%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 115.6), the purchasing-power equivalent is $92K — below the national median.
How much do radiologists make in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA?
The median is $106,000 a year, that works out to about $51 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $106,000, and experienced radiologists can clear $564,960. The mean (average) is $214,180, reflecting that some workers earn substantially more. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $106K enough to live in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,413/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $3,169/month, which eats 49.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a radiologists salary go in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont 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 $91,696 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.