Side-by-side distribution
EMT
$42,380
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 30%
- Live roles
- 40
Radiologist
$163,857
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 42.9%
- Live roles
- 35
Highest-paying jobs
Program Director, Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician EMT
EMT Officer- Security- On Call
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - San Francisco (Full Time Only)
Flex Emergency Medical Technician FULL TIME ONLY (EMT) Alameda
Flex Emergency Medical Technician FULL TIME ONLY (EMT) San Francisco
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Santa Clara County
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Alameda County
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Contra Costa County
Burning Man - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Highest-paying jobs
Daytime Musculoskeletal Radiologist Partner-Track Denver, CO
7 Nights On /21 Nights Off, Overnight Emergency Body Imaging Radiologist - 10p - 7a MST
Remote Evening Body Imaging Radiologist | 5 PM–2 AM MST | 7 On/14 Off
Remote Overnight Pediatric Radiologist | 7 On/14 Off | $75K Sign-On
Body Imaging Radiologist Opportunity in Vail, CO ($75k Sign On Bonus)
Daytime Nuclear Medicine Radiologist - Partner Track
Radiologist
Locum Consultant Radiologist (Chest) - Chelmsford
Locum Consultant Radiologist - Manchester
Consultant Radiologist - North England
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Royalambulance
|
$41,080 | 7 |
Oasis Ascent
|
$35,360 | 2 |
|
UMA Education
|
$83,250 | 1 |
|
Northwest Ambulance
|
$65,000 | 1 |
|
Ocean Casino Resort
|
$54,080 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Diversified Radiology
|
$475,000 | 9 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $163,857 | 4 |
| SA Schwarzman Animal Medical Center | $320,000 | 1 |
Prenuvo
|
$56,000 | 1 |
EMT vs Radiologist: which pays more?
The median for EMT is $42,380 per year (typically $40,430–$47,060), versus $163,857 for Radiologist ($119,429–$487,500). That puts Radiologist about 287% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so EMT 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.