Radiologists Salary
Radiologists in Winston-Salem, NC make a median of $317,250 a year, or about $152.53 an hour. The range runs from $78K at the entry level to $354K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.04), which stretches that salary to about $344,687 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,232/month, or 6.6% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $317K actually covers in Winston-Salem, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Winston-Salem’s Regional Price Parity (92.04). 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 Winston-Salem
Pay for radiologists in Winston-Salem runs about 25% below the U.S. median of $421K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,232/month, 7% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.04 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Lower pay, lower costs, Winston-Salem can be a reasonable trade-off for radiologists who value affordability over top-dollar markets.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Winston-Salem, NC
Entry-level radiologists (10th percentile) start around $78K. Mid-career wages sit at $317K. Top earners bring in $354K or more, a $276K 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 with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a radiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Winston-Salem?
Yes — at the median salary of $317K, rent takes 7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,232/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiologists in Winston-Salem?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiologists typically earn — is $78K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,969/month. At HUD’s $1,232/month FMR, rent would take 25% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is radiologist a high-paying job in Winston-Salem?
Local pay runs 25% below the national median — $317K here vs. $421K nationally. Cost of living is 8% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Winston-Salem compare to the national average for radiologists?
Winston-Salem pays $317K median vs. the U.S. average of $421K — that’s -25%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.04), the purchasing-power equivalent is $345K — below the national median.
How much do radiologists make in Winston-Salem, NC?
The median is $317,250 a year, that works out to about $153 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $77,810, and experienced radiologists can clear $353,650. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $317K enough to live in Winston-Salem?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $17,589/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,232/month, which eats 7% 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 Winston-Salem?
Winston-Salem has a Regional Price Parity of 92.04 (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 $344,687 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.