Occupations · Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

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.

O*NET 30.3 Database (USDOL/ETA) · occupation code 29-1224.00

26,290people employed, United States

▲ 2.7%projected change, 2024→2034

800openings a year, incl. replacements

Where the jobs are

Metro area	Median wage	Employed
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA	$219,900	1,870
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$95,890	330
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$75,990	50
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	$172,680	50

BLS OEWS May 2024, metropolitan estimates · the 12 areas with the most people in this occupation

Typical education to enter: Doctoral or professional degree · BLS Employment Projections 2024–34

What people in this job actually do

Ordered by how important the work is rated.

Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
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.
Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, oversedation, or bleeding.
Perform interventional procedures such as image-guided biopsy, percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, transhepatic biliary drainage, or nephrostomy catheter placement.
Develop or monitor procedures to ensure adequate quality control of images.
Provide counseling to radiologic patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or alternative treatments.
Establish or enforce standards for protection of patients or personnel.

O*NET 30.3 task ratings, importance scale

Skills that matter most

Importance, rated 1 to 5.

Reading Comprehension4.2

Active Listening4.2

Speaking4.2

Writing4.1

Critical Thinking4.1

Monitoring4.0

Active Learning3.9

Science3.8

Learning Strategies3.2

Mathematics2.9

O*NET 30.3 skills, importance scale

Software and tools

A dot marks what O*NET flags as in demand.

Epic Systems●MEDITECH software●Microsoft Excel●Microsoft Word●eClinicalWorks EHR software●ACOM Solutions RAPID EMRAdvanced Data Systems MedicsRisAllscripts PMAllscripts Professional EHRAlteer OfficeAutomatic Data Processing AdvancedMD EHRAvreo Radiology Workflow SolutionsBenchmark Systems Benchmark Clinical EHRBizmatics PrognoCIS EMRCareCloud CentralCerner PowerWorks Practice ManagementComputer aided image analysis softwareDigital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM medical imaging softwareDigital image processing softwareEmail softwareEpic Practice ManagementFujifilm SynapseGE Healthcare Centricity EMRGE Healthcare Centricity Practice SolutionGE Healthcare ViewPoint for RadiologyGalacTek ECLIPSEGreenway Medical Technologies PrimeSUITEHealthFusion MediTouch

O*NET 30.3 software skills · hot-technology flag

What this work is actually like

Conditions rated against the average across all occupations — only what makes this job different is listed.

5 / 5Extensive preparation — graduate school, and often a licence on top.

O*NET 30.3 Job Zones

Working conditions that stand out

Exposed to Radiation+2.9 above average

Exposed to Disease or Infections+2.4 above average

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection+2.4 above average

Exposed to Contaminants−1.6 below average

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable−1.4 below average

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions−1.3 below average

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures−1.3 below average

O*NET 30.3 work context, frequency scale · observed 2023-08

How people actually get in

Share of workers by the education they hold.

Post-Doctoral Training58%

Doctoral Degree28%

Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)11%

Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)3%

O*NET 30.2 education, training and experience · observed 2023-08

What kind of person the work suits

Occupational interest profile, rated 1 to 7.

Investigative6.6

Realistic4.9

Conventional4.5

O*NET 30.2 occupational interests (RIASEC)

What you take with you

Skills rated for how well they transfer into other occupations.

Judgment and Decision Making4.1

Social Perceptiveness4.0

Complex Problem Solving4.0

Service Orientation3.6

Time Management3.5

Instructing3.4

Coordination3.2

Quality Control Analysis3.1

O*NET 30.3 transferable skills, importance scale

Knowledge the work draws on

Medicine and DentistryBiologyEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities it leans on

Problem SensitivityInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning

O*NET 30.3 abilities and knowledge, importance scale

How this job is advertised

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PhysicianRadiologistMammographerTeleradiologistNeuroradiologistNuclear PhysicianNuclear RadiologistRadiology PhysicianAttending PhysicianGeneral RadiologistVascular RadiologistPediatric RadiologistAttending RadiologistRadiologist Physician

O*NET 30.3 job titles reported for this occupation

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What changed since 2020

Comparing O*NET release 25.1 (2020-11-01) with 30.3 (2026-05-01). Signs, not colour alone, carry the meaning.

Now listed 3

+Patient management software+Epic Systems+eClinicalWorks EHR software

No longer listed 4

−Vitera Healthcare Solutions Vitera Intergy RIS−Voice recognition software−eClinicalWorks−eClinicalWorks Practice Management

Diff across the O*NET releases held here in full since October 2015, following occupations through merges and retirements. O*NET re-surveys occupations on a rolling cycle, so “no change” can also mean “not re-surveyed”.

O*NET 30.3 related occupations

Also called

PhysicianRadiologistMammographerTeleradiologistNeuroradiologistNuclear PhysicianGeneral RadiologistAttending PhysicianRadiology PhysicianNuclear RadiologistVascular RadiologistRadiologist Physician

O*NET 30.3 alternative titles

The same work in Europe

ESCO occupation	ISCO	Match
radiographer	2269.8	exact
specialised doctor	2212.1	broader
diagnostic radiographer	2269.8.1	broader
nuclear medicine radiographer	2269.8.2	broader

Official ESCO ↔ O*NET crosswalk (ESCO Secretariat with USDOL/ETA)

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