verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Radiologist Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$182,450/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$87.72/hr
▼ 57% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
80
public U.S. Median
$420,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$166,013 #37 of 39

Radiologist pay in District of Columbia, explained

Radiologists in District of Columbia earn a median of $182,450 per year ($87.72 per hour), which is 57% below the national median of $420,860. Entry-level workers earn around $110,760, while the most experienced radiologists reach about $456,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $182,450 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $182,450 is worth about $166,013 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #37 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Radiologist pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$110,760
$53.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$182,450
$87.72/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$456,110
$219.28/hr

Radiologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $182,450 $166,013
Maryland $581,510 $554,035 −$399,060
Virginia $376,270 $372,161 −$193,820

Radiologist in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do radiologists make in District of Columbia?

Radiologists in District of Columbia earn a median of $182,450 per year ($87.72 per hour), compared with $420,860 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay radiologists well?

At $182,450, District of Columbia pays 57% below the national median for radiologists. An estimated 80 work in the state.

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