Diagnostic Radiologist - Pay and progression
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Pay
Pay varies for diagnostic radiologists and registrars (those in training), depending on seniority and frequency of on-call or emergency cover.
- Qualified diagnostic radiologists working for a district health board (DHB) can earn from between $128,595 and $195,441 a year. Diagnostic radiologists working for private practices and hospitals can earn more than this.
- Registrars working for a DHB can earn between $93,472 and $153,521.
Source: Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, '2007 to 2010 National DHB Collective Agreement (MECA)'.
According to the 2006 Census, diagnostic radiologists earned an average of $115,300 a year and worked an average of 41 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Diagnostic radiologists start as registrars before becoming certified as a consultant. They can then go on to become a senior consultant with responsibility for their department, or combine their duties with research or teaching.
Updated
September 2009
