Radiologists
SOC Code: 29-1224 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Radiologists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $210,766 | $372,195 | $533,645 | $695,074 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $198,224 | $363,480 | $528,736 | $693,992 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $154,398 | $331,115 | $507,811 | $684,528 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $172,557 | $332,446 | $492,357 | $652,246 |
| Tucson, AZ | $168,813 | $308,318 | $447,824 | $587,330 |
| Yuma, AZ | $168,813 | $308,318 | $447,824 | $587,330 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $165,547 | $305,843 | $446,118 | $586,414 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $139,755 | $275,933 | $412,131 | $548,309 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $71,011 | $227,594 | $384,197 | $540,779 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $150,717 | $276,598 | $402,480 | $528,362 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh Physicians | 61 | $299,988 |
| BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | 36 | $81,467 |
| The University of Iowa | 29 | $298,807 |
| University of Colorado Denver | 28 | $163,742 |
| Ellis, Bandt, Birkin, Kollins and Wong, PLLC | 25 | $440,400 |
| Emory University | 24 | $417,248 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 23 | $339,404 |
| Rhode Island Medical Imaging, Inc. | 21 | $427,381 |
| HARVARD MEDICAL FACULTY PHYSICIANS AT BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER | 18 | $386,667 |
| Massachusetts General Physicians Organization | 17 | $279,059 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40 | $354,574 |
| 2023 | 152 | $335,011 |
| 2024 | 295 | $299,157 |
| 2025 | 482 | $2,271,153 |
| 2026 | 52 | $398,820 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.2 | |
| Active Listening | 4.2 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.2 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.1 | |
| Writing | 4.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.1 | |
| Monitoring | 4.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.7 |
| Biology | 4.5 |
| English Language | 4.3 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.9 |
| Education and Training | 3.7 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.6 |
| Physics | 3.3 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.9 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Other | 57.9% |
| Post-first professional | 28.0% |
| Associate's degree | 11.1% |
| Some college | 3.0% |
Typical Tasks
- Participate in quality improvement activities including discussions of areas where risk of error is high.
- Participate in continuing education activities to maintain and develop expertise.
- Establish or enforce standards for protection of patients or personnel.
- Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
- Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, oversedation, or bleeding.
- Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
- Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
- Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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