Side-by-side distribution
Dentist
$285,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 33.3%
- Live roles
- 102
Radiologist
$700,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 50%
- Live roles
- 30
Highest-paying jobs
Endodontic General Dentist or Endodontist
General Dentist ($30,000 Welcoming Bonus)
Pediatric Dentist
Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
General Dentist
Associate / Lead Dentist
Associate / Lead Dentist - $10k Sign-On Bonus
Associate / Lead Dentist - $10k Sign-On Bonus
Highest-paying jobs
Daytime Nuclear Medicine Radiologist - Partner Track
Florida Panhandle Hybrid Body Imaging Radiologist + $75k Sign‑On Bonus
Remote Evening Body Imaging Radiologist | 5 PM–2 AM MST | 7 On/14 Off
Daytime Body Imaging Radiologist Partner-Track - Denver, CO
Remote Overnight Emergency Body Imaging Radiologist: $700K+ Total Comp, 7 On/14 Off, 10 PM–7 AM MT
Body Imaging Radiologist Opportunity in Vail, CO ($75k Sign On Bonus)
Daytime Musculoskeletal Radiologist Partner-Track Denver, CO
Remote Overnight Pediatric Radiologist | 7 On/14 Off | $75K Sign-On
7 Nights On /21 Nights Off, Overnight Emergency Body Imaging Radiologist - 10p - 7a MST
Radiologist
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Elite Dental Partners
|
$270,000 | 15 |
|
Tend
|
$300,000 | 7 |
|
Dental365
|
$325,000 | 5 |
|
Enable Dental
|
$273,000 | 3 |
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$182,000 | 2 |
Aizer Health
|
$228,800 | 1 |
| GD Gateway Dental | $100,000 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Diversified Radiology
|
$700,000 | 9 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $166,361 | 4 |
| SA Schwarzman Animal Medical Center | $320,000 | 1 |
micro1
|
$98,800 | 1 |
Dentist vs Radiologist: which pays more?
The median for Dentist is $285,000 per year (typically $270,000–$325,000), versus $700,000 for Radiologist ($166,361–$700,000). That puts Radiologist about 146% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Dentist and Radiologist are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.