Salary distribution
Where San Francisco radiologists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $106,000 and $134,430, with a median of $106,000.
Typical entry
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
- 4.5 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.5 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.4 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.4 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.4 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
- 02
Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
- 03
Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
- 04
Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
- 05
Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
- 06
Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
- 07
Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
- 08
Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, oversedation, or bleeding.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Radiologists in San Francisco, California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, the median annual wage for Radiologists in the San Francisco metropolitan area is $106,000.
- Does San Francisco pay more than the California state average for Radiologists?
- The San Francisco metro median is -60.8% versus the California state median of $270,560.
- How does San Francisco compare to the national median for Radiologists?
- The San Francisco metro median is -68.1% versus the BLS national figure of $331,868.
- What is the salary range for Radiologists in San Francisco?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $106,000 and the 90th-percentile at $564,960 for the San Francisco metro area.
- What education is required for Radiologists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the San Francisco CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.