A radiologist interprets the results of an imaging test.
Working with imaging technology, a radiologist diagnoses a variety of ailments, including cancer. The non-invasive procedures include positron emission tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear cardiology treadmill studies and ultrasound. In addition to ordering and overseeing tests, a radiologist must work with referring physicians as well as the patient to determine the risks and benefits of a procedure.
Average Salary
The average salary for a radiologist in Oklahoma was $283,660 as of May 2011, according to CareerBuilder. The job information website said the average salary range was from $204,284 to $340,075.
Compared to National Average
Radiologists in Oklahoma made less than the national average for all radiologists in 2011, according to CareerBuilder. The average national salary for a radiologist was $337,598, with a range of $239,356 to $404,740.
Benefits
A radiologist's total compensation includes benefits that can add up to nearly $100,000 according to the wage tracking website Salary. Radiologists in Oklahoma City, the state capital of Oklahoma, had benefits with in May 2011 which included $3,521 of bonuses, $12,055 of social security, $9,310 toward a 401(k) plan, $2,623 of disability insurance, $6,507 of health care coverage, $15,680 toward a pension and $46,121 worth of time off.
Job Outlook
While all physicians can expect to see job opportunities increase by 22 percent from 2008 to 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, radiologists are part of a group of specialist that will be in high demand. The bureau says the growth is spurred by a growing and aging population.
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