Radiologists in Maine earn the highest annual mean wage, according to data published April 2 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The national annual mean wage for radiologists is $359,820 and the national hourly mean wage is $172.99, without adjusting for cost of living.
Below are the 10 U.S. metropolitan areas where radiologists earn the highest annual mean wage, without adjusting for cost of living:
| Metropolitan Area | Annual Mean Wage |
| Portland, South Portland (Maine) | $486,860 |
| Lewiston, Auburn (Maine) | $466,700 |
| Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach (Fla.) | $459,110 |
| Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler (Ariz.) | $455,580 |
| Des Moines, West Des Moines (Iowa) | $441,120 |
| Bangor (Maine) | $422,380 |
| Boston, Cambridge, Newton (Mass., N.H.) | $412,930 |
| St. Louis (Mo., Ill.) | $400,160 |
| Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater (Fla.) | $398,400 |
| Pittsburgh | $381,080 |
Editor’s note: Wage data was not available for every metropolitan area in the U.S.
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