Side-by-side distribution
Nurse
$83,200
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 53.4%
- Live roles
- 5,259
Radiologist
$163,857
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 42.9%
- Live roles
- 35
Highest-paying jobs
Registered Nurse
MDS & Clinical Reimbursement, Nurse Manager
Psych Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP, Psych APRN)
Synchronous Telehealth Nurse Practitioner (1099)
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cosmetic Focus (Experience Required)
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Dermatology Experience Required)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote
Wellness/Longevity Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (Full-time)
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 |
|---|---|---|
BAYADA Home Health Care
|
$69,680 | 498 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $69,460 | 320 |
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$75,000 | 298 |
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$94,830 | 160 |
One Medical
|
$160,550 | 120 |
|
Lifestance
|
$225,000 | 94 |
Ennoble Care
|
$125,000 | 66 |
| AH Adaptive Home Health | $95,000 | 65 |
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 |
Nurse salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $164,320 | 49 |
| Seattle | $160,400 | 9 |
| Boston | $159,600 | 15 |
| Los Angeles | $150,000 | 18 |
| New York | $140,000 | 152 |
| Chicago | $135,500 | 13 |
| Austin | $126,664 | 10 |
| Atlanta | $125,000 | 15 |
| Toronto | $76,960 | 3 |
| London | $69,627 | 78 |
Nurse vs Radiologist: which pays more?
The median for Nurse is $83,200 per year (typically $67,600–$126,000), versus $163,857 for Radiologist ($119,429–$487,500). That puts Radiologist about 97% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Nurse 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.