Radiologists
Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Radiologists to increase by 3.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 28,700 to 29,600 jobs. Its estimate of 700 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($420,860), education (Doctoral or professional degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
28,700
Projected employment (2034)
29,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
700
Pay & Preparation
$420,860
Doctoral or professional degree
None
Internship/residency
Essential Skills
Reading Comprehension (4.25/5) • Active Listening (4.25/5) • Speaking (4.25/5) • Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Writing (4.12/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (4.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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