Side-by-side distribution
Radiologist
$241,153
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 39.5%
- Live roles
- 43
Surgeon
$300,000
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 19.7%
- Live roles
- 122
Highest-paying jobs
Radiologist (Remote)
Radiologist (Remote)
Body Imaging Radiologist Opportunity in Vail, CO ($75k Sign On Bonus)
Daytime Musculoskeletal Radiologist Partner-Track Denver, CO
Daytime Nuclear Medicine Radiologist - Partner Track
Evening Body Imaging Radiologist Partner-Track Opportunity (REMOTE)
Daytime Pediatric Radiologist Partner-Track, Denver CO
Part Time Radiologist
Radiologist
Consultant Radiologist - North England
Highest-paying jobs
Orthopaedic Surgeon | Staff Specialist | 0.5 FTE
Orthopedic Spine Surgeon - Mesa, AZ
Oral Surgeon Opportunity - Central New York
Orthopaedic Surgeon | Regional WA
Mohs Surgeon with Shareholder Track
Mohs Surgeon with Partnership-Shareholder Track
Oral Surgeon
Mohs Surgeon - Dermatologist
Breast Surgeon
Breast Surgeon
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Diversified Radiology
|
$475,000 | 8 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $162,305 | 4 |
|
Prenuvo
|
$550,000 | 3 |
| SA Schwarzman Animal Medical Center | $337,500 | 2 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Oral Surgery Partners
|
$225,000 | 4 |
|
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$350,000 | 3 |
|
HealthOp Solutions
|
$300,000 | 3 |
|
Mediix
|
$569,244 | 2 |
|
Platinum Dermatology Partners - Physicians
|
$450,000 | 2 |
Bond Vet
|
$247,500 | 2 |
|
Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry
|
$237,500 | 2 |
|
Vail Health Hospital
|
$450,000 | 1 |
Surgeon salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $350,000 | 5 |
Radiologist vs Surgeon: which pays more?
The median for Radiologist is $241,153 per year (typically $140,479–$475,000), versus $300,000 for Surgeon ($211,875–$450,000). That puts Surgeon about 24% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Radiologist and Surgeon 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.