Survey: Radiologists are Happy at Work

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Liza Haar, Editor, Diagnostic Imaging

Sixty-eight percent of radiologists told us in our annual Radiology Compensation Survey, they are happy being radiologists. This satisfaction comes even though, not surprisingly, rads are logging long hours (63 percent work 41 to 75 hours a week). Most of the respondents were veterans of the radiology industry, with more than 20 years of experience.

This year, we also found that salaries dipped slightly (the mean salary for 2014 was about $355,000, down from a mean of $400,000 in 2013), but again, all signs point to overall job satisfaction. There is a lot of talk amongst rads about the future of radiology, and whether it is reimbursement, the job market or government policies, rads worry about where their profession is going.

On the other hand, many of today’s radiologists have had the opportunity to see imaging technology change right before their eyes (no pun intended!). While change can be frustrating, being a part of innovation and seeing the beneficial effects it has on your career is a fulfilling experience for rad professionals. Regardless of the state of the industry, rads are still happy in their field and as the radiology industry continues to change, the community continues to embrace that change.

For more results on salaries and job satisfaction among radiologists, technologists and administrators, check out the official survey from Diagnostic Imaging.