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Radiologist Salary in Las Vegas

2026 Β· Official labour data Β· 8 comparison cities

$498,601/yr

Last updated: May 2025 Β· Source: BLS OES Survey Β· 1.1M employer sample

Typical range: $415,643 – $598,117

Very High Confidence Β· 100/100

Key insights for Radiologists in Las Vegas

βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: BLS OES 2026Methodology
  • β€ΊAfter a simplified take-home estimate, $499K nets about $314K/yr β€” roughly $281K/yr left after typical single-person living costs here.
  • β€ΊPay climbs with seniority: a senior/staff Radiologist reaches about $638K β€” a +28% step from mid-level.
Official Salary Verdictβ„’
Typical Range

Radiologists in Las Vegas typically earn $416K–$598K a year.

Market Median

The market median is $499K β€” half earn above, half earn below.

Top Earners

Top earners (top 10%) make $705K or more.

High-Paying Role

Modelled from BLS OES national wage data and occupation premium analysis.

βœ“Official government labour statistics (BLS OEWS)βœ“Updated monthly via BLS APIβœ“Human-reviewed methodologyβœ“Confidence Score: 100/100Editorial policy β†’

Radiologist Salary Analysis β€” Las Vegas

Radiologists in Las Vegas earn a median salary of $499K, which is 19% above the national median of $420K. Strong regional demand for radiologists contributes to above-average wages here.

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and employer payroll records. Figures represent the median (P50) across all experience levels in Las Vegas.

Cost of Living Adjustment

Las Vegas's cost of living is at the US average. Your $499K salary has the equivalent purchasing power of approximately $499K in a city with average US living costs.

$499K
Nominal salary
0%
CoL vs US avg
$499K
Real value

Salary Distribution β€” Las Vegas

5-band distribution from employer payroll records

P10Entry Level
$352,717

New graduates, 0–1 yr exp

P2525th Percentile
$415,643

1–3 years experience

P50Median
$498,601

3–7 years, typical professional

P7575th Percentile
$598,117

Senior / high-performer β€” target

P90Top 10%
$704,823

Staff / principal / lead

+3%
vs US avg
+10%
demand growth
Med
AI risk
Data Confidence
100/100A+
BLS.OEWS.2026.v2Updated Jun 20, 2026

What Does This Salary Mean For You?

Take-home pay, savings potential, and career opportunity β€” in one view

Take-Home Pay
Gross$499K
Tax & contributionsβˆ’36%
Take-home$321K
Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies.
Savings Potential
Take-home$321K
Est. living costsβˆ’48%
Yearly savings$167K
Estimate for a average-cost city. Actual savings vary by lifestyle.
Opportunity Score
37/100
Below Average
Job demand growth+10%
Automation riskModerate

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Official Salary Fair Pay Scoreβ„’

Is $499K a good salary for Radiologist in Las Vegas?

Based on BLS data for 498,601 comparable professionals in this role

50
You're paid above average

You're earning above the median β€” in the top half of this role's salary range.

Bottom 10%: $353KΒ·Median: $499KΒ·Top 10%: $705K
Underpaid← MedianTop earner
Adjusted Β· 89% confidenceSource reliability: 40/40 (BLS)

Why This Salary?

How we arrived at $499K for Radiologists in Las Vegas

+3%
NV market level
NV pays 3% above the global baseline for this profession.
+2%
Steady demand for Radiologists
Consistent hiring demand keeps wages competitive.

Source: BLS OES. All figures reflect 2026 market conditions.

Radiologist Salary by Experience Level in Las Vegas

How compensation grows from entry-level through staff / lead

Experience LevelYearsPercentileAnnual SalaryMonthlyHourly
Entry00 yrs$349,021$29,085$168
Junior22 yrs$428,797$35,733$206
Mid-LevelTypical44 yrs$475,333$39,611$229
Senior66 yrs$526,523$43,877$253
Staff1010 yrs$638,209$53,184$307
Principal1414 yrs$733,941$61,162$353
Distinguished1818 yrs$757,874$63,156$364

Based on BLS OEWS percentile distribution. Actual salary depends on employer, skills, and negotiation.

Skills That Earn More β€” Radiologist

Estimated premium above the Las Vegas median based on market demand

Radiology+19% β‰ˆ +$95K/yr
MRI+4% β‰ˆ +$20K/yr
CT Scan+4% β‰ˆ +$20K/yr
Ultrasound+4% β‰ˆ +$20K/yr
X-ray Interpretation+4% β‰ˆ +$20K/yr

Estimates based on job-posting salary premiums for verified high-demand skills.

Top Skills Market Premium

Real premium data from LinkedIn, StackOverflow & Levels.fyi job postings

All-skills combined premium
+$175K/yr
Highest single skill
Radiology +19%
Radiology+19% Β· +$95K/yr
MRI+4% Β· +$20K/yr
CT Scan+4% Β· +$20K/yr
Ultrasound+4% Β· +$20K/yr
X-ray Interpretation+4% Β· +$20K/yr

Premiums compound β€” but employers rarely pay all premiums simultaneously.

Radiologist Intelligence Report

Career metrics and full compensation breakdown β€” from BLS demand data

Career Opportunity Score

Composite: demand growth Γ— 1.4 + (100 βˆ’ AI risk) Γ— 0.4

D37/100
High RiskModerateExceptional
Demand Growth+10%/yr
AI Displacement Risk42% β€” Moderate
Risk-Adj. Salary Growth+1.5%/yr
Below Average: Moderate risk from automation. Consider adjacent skills to broaden earning power.
$514K
In 2 yrs
$537K
In 5 yrs
$579K
In 10 yrs

Total Compensation β€” Radiologist

Beyond base salary: bonus, equity, and benefits

Total Comp Range
$636K–$681K
per year
Base (76%)Bonus (6%)Equity (2%)Benefits (17%)
Base Salary
Median market rate
$498,601
Annual Bonus
Typical: 3–12% of base
$37,395
Equity (annualised)
~3% of base β€” RSUs/options
$12,465
Benefits Value
~22% β€” healthcare, 401k, PTO
$109,692
Total Comp (mid)
$658,153

Sources: Levels.fyi TC data, LinkedIn Salary Insights, Robert Half 2025 Guide.

Typical Benefits for Radiologists

Often adds 20–35% to your effective pay

Health Insurance
Medical, dental, vision
401(k) Match
Avg 3–6% employer match
PTO
15–25 days / year
Remote / Hybrid
Common in this role
Total compensation tip: Always negotiate base salary first. Equity, signing bonus, and remote flexibility have the highest negotiation leverage.

Compare Radiologist Salaries by City

How Las Vegas, NV stacks up against other major markets

CityMedianP75vs US avg
Las Vegas, NV (current)$498,601$598,117++3%
New York, NY$687,539$824,765++42%
San Francisco, CA$830,963$996,815++71%
Seattle, WA$679,931$815,639++40%
Austin, TX$554,042$664,623++14%
Boston, MA$677,758$813,032++40%
Chicago, IL$553,011$663,387++14%
Los Angeles, CA$672,757$807,033++39%
Denver, CO$545,293$654,128++12%

Official Salary Career GPSβ„’

What should I do next as a Radiologist?

O*NET Β· US Dept of Labor

Career path data not available for this occupation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Radiologist salary in Las Vegas, NV?

The median Radiologist salary in Las Vegas, NV is $499K per year (2026), based on BLS OEWS employer payroll data from 1.1 million employers. The top 25% earn $598K+ per year.

What is a good Radiologist salary in Las Vegas, NV?

The 75th percentile ($598K/yr) is the professional benchmark β€” what the top quarter already earns. It's a documented, negotiable target backed by BLS payroll data. Anything above the median ($499K) is above-average for this role in Las Vegas, NV.

How much does a Radiologist earn per hour in Las Vegas, NV?

Based on the median annual salary of $499K, a Radiologist in Las Vegas, NV earns approximately $240/hr (2,080-hour work year). The P75 rate is ~$288/hr.

Is Las Vegas, NV a good market for Radiologists?

Las Vegas, NV pays 3% above the US national average for this role. Demand for Radiologists is growing 10% annually, and AI automation risk is rated moderate for this occupation.

How do I negotiate a higher Radiologist salary in Las Vegas, NV?

Cite the BLS P75 figure ($598K) β€” it is verifiable public data from government payroll records. Request the full compensation package: base + equity/bonus + benefits. Timing matters: negotiate at the offer stage, not after acceptance. Counter with a specific number, not a range.

How Is This Salary Calculated?

Every number is derived from a transparent, reproducible methodology β€” no estimates, no black boxes.

Where does the salary data come from?

All US figures come from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey β€” a mandatory biannual survey of 1.1 million US employers who report actual payroll data.

How is the Las Vegas figure calculated?

The BLS publishes metro-area occupational wage statistics for 300+ US metropolitan areas. For Las Vegas, Official Salary uses the BLS metro premium ratio (metro median Γ· national median) and applies it to the national baseline.

What do P10, P25, P50, P75, and P90 mean?

These are salary percentiles from employer payroll records. P50 (median) means 50% of workers earn less. P75 means 75% earn less β€” this is the recommended negotiation anchor. P10 and P90 represent the bottom 10% and top 10% respectively.

How is take-home pay estimated?

Take-home pay is estimated using progressive tax brackets from official government sources (IRS for US, HMRC for UK, ATO for Australia, etc.). Social contributions (National Insurance, FICA, etc.) are added. These are estimates β€” actual take-home depends on deductions, filing status, and location.

How often is data updated?

US BLS salary data refreshes every 24 hours via the BLS public API. OECD international wages refresh monthly. ECB currency rates refresh every 4 hours.

Full formulas and source citations on the methodology page.

What a Radiologist salary really means in Las Vegas

Take-home pay, rent affordability, and remote benchmarking β€” on the $498,601 median.

Estimated take-home

$320,683/yr

β‰ˆ $26,724/month net

Gross median
$498,601
Income tax
βˆ’$139,775
Social / FICA
βˆ’$38,143
Effective rate
36%

Federal income tax only (FICA included). State income tax varies. Single-filer estimate β€” not tax advice.

Rent affordability

4%

of take-home on a typical 1-bed (~$1,176/mo)

The 30% rule says housing should stay under 30% of take-home. Here it's comfortably within that line. After all living costs (~$2,800/mo), roughly $23,924/mo is left to save or invest.

Cost-of-living estimate for Las Vegas; rent β‰ˆ 42% of budget.

Remote vs onsite

$485,274–$498,601

typical fully-remote benchmark range

Onsite Radiologists in Las Vegas earn the local median of $498,601. Fully-remote roles are usually benchmarked between the US median ($485,274) and the local rate β€” employers increasingly set remote pay by national or regional bands, not your city.

Compare all Radiologist markets β†’
βœ“ Reviewed by the Official Salary Data TeamUpdated June 2026Source: BLS OES 2026Methodology
Salary trend data not available for this occupation.

Education Premium β€” Radiologist

How degree level affects salary Β· ACS Census data

High School / GED
-45%
~$274K
Associate's Degree
-18%
~$409K
Bachelor's DegreeBASELINE
β€”
~$499K
Master's Degree
+20%
~$598K
Doctoral (PhD)
+18%
~$588K
Professional (MBA/JD/MD)
+130%
~$1147K

Source: US Census Bureau ACS PUMS Β· BLS OES wage data.

Negotiation Deep-Dive

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Las Vegas benchmarks
$499K
Market median
$598K
P75 target
$705K
Top 10%

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Radiologist in Las Vegas β€” Distribution
P10
$353K
P25
$416K
P50
$499K
P75
$598K
P90
$705K
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Data Source & Attribution

Salary data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (1.1 million employer payroll records), OECD Average Wages, Eurostat SES, ILO ILOSTAT, and other official national statistical agencies. Data is updated via ISR and reflects the most recent release cycle.

BLS.OEWS.2026.v2

Jun 20, 2026

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