Radiology compensation climbs 6.6% to $610K, outpacing physician average

Radiologists' average annual salary reached $610K, a 6.6% increase vs 2% overall for physicians in Doximity's 2026 survey. Interventional radiology led all specialties with 10.8% growth to $635K. Radiology moved from #11 to #8 among highest-paid specialties.

• Radiology's gender pay gap was one of the smallest at 10%, compared with 26% across all specialties.
• Among all physicians, 66% report using AI daily/weekly and 67% believe staying current with AI tools will provide an earnings advantage.
• 85% of physicians said the workforce shortage affects their practice, and 76% indicated it compromises care quality.

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