Side-by-side distribution
Radiologist
$163,857
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 42.9%
- Live roles
- 35
Veterinarian
$162,500
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 40.4%
- Live roles
- 1,072
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
Highest-paying jobs
Emergency Veterinarian - Boulder, CO
Emergency Veterinarian - Costa Mesa, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Long Beach, CA
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Federal Way, WA
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Santa Cruz, CA
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Elk Grove, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Seattle, WA
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Santa Monica, CA
Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Costa Mesa, CA
Emergency Veterinarian - Elk Grove, CA
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 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Lap of Love
|
$95,000 | 176 |
| VP Veterinary Practice Partners | $135,000 | 72 |
|
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
|
$245,000 | 48 |
Bond Vet
|
$165,000 | 22 |
Modern Animal
|
$170,000 | 21 |
Associated Veterinary Partners
|
$103,750 | 14 |
P3vetpartners
|
$145,000 | 12 |
O'Brien Veterinary Group
|
$150,000 | 11 |
Veterinarian salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $187,500 | 4 |
| Los Angeles | $172,500 | 10 |
| Boston | $151,250 | 6 |
| Chicago | $146,250 | 6 |
| San Francisco | $145,000 | 4 |
| New York | $140,000 | 27 |
Radiologist vs Veterinarian: which pays more?
The median for Radiologist is $163,857 per year (typically $119,429–$487,500), versus $162,500 for Veterinarian ($146,875–$200,000). That puts Radiologist about 1% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Radiologist and Veterinarian 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.