A radiologist uses X-Ray technology and radioactive substances.
Radiologists earn six-figure incomes by employing state-of-the art nuclear medicine technoligies to detect and treat a variety of life-threatening ailments, including cancer. Working with patients, referring doctors and technologists, a radiologist spends the working day coordinating patient care as well as counseling patients and family members about treatment options.
Average Salary
The average salary for a radiologist working in Wisconsin was $381,958 as of May 2011, according to data compiled by CareerBuilder.com. The job listing website says the average wage range, from the 25th to the 75th percentile, was $270,808 to $457,924.
Compared to National Average
Radiologists in Wisconsin made approximately $40,000 more than their counterparts working elsewhere in the country. The national average pay for a radiologist was $337,598, according to CareerBuilder. The national average salary range was $239,356 to $404,740.
Benefits
The total pay package for a radiologist includes approximately $100,000 in benefits, according to compensation tracking website Salary.com. A radiologist working in Wisconsin's capital city, Madison, had a benefits package that included $3,609 of bonuses, $12,191 of social security, $9,310 of 401(k) contributions, $2,689 of disability insurance, $6,507 of health care insurance, $15,680 toward a pension plan, and $47,274 worth of time off.
Job Outlook
The outlook for radiologists is excellent, according to a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Due to a growing population and an expanding senior citizen category, the bureau predicts that the 10 year period 2008 to 2018 will see a 22 percent increase in the need for all physicians. Specifically, the report says that radiologists will be in high demand, as elderly patients will need nuclear medicine treatments to fight cancer.
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