Side-by-side distribution
Medical Assistant
$47,840
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 44.1%
- Live roles
- 463
Radiologist
$163,857
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 42.9%
- Live roles
- 35
Highest-paying jobs
Assistant Medical Director - Concierge Emergency Medicine
Medical Virtual Assistant (Scheduling & Billing Support)
Medical Assistant Instructor
Medical Assistant Program - Live Instructor
Certified Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant - Patient Advocate
Medical Assistant Team Lead
Mohs Medical Assistant / Surgical Technician - North Falmouth, MA - Sign-on Bonus $2000
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant (Per Diem)
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 (GI) - Birmingham
Locum Consultant Radiologist - Manchester
Consultant Radiologist - North England
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
USA Clinics Group
|
$47,840 | 22 |
|
One Medical
|
$52,000 | 15 |
QualDerm Partners
|
$47,658 | 14 |
| PD PhyNet Dermatology LLC (External) | $46,800 | 14 |
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$50,000 | 13 |
Pp La
|
$52,000 | 6 |
Planned
|
$47,840 | 6 |
Theoria Medical
|
$44,720 | 6 |
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 |
Medical Assistant salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $49,920 | 6 |
| Denver | $49,400 | 6 |
| Chicago | $48,173 | 3 |
| New York | $46,280 | 12 |
Medical Assistant vs Radiologist: which pays more?
The median for Medical Assistant is $47,840 per year (typically $44,720–$52,000), versus $163,857 for Radiologist ($119,429–$487,500). That puts Radiologist about 243% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Medical Assistant 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.