We surveyed radiologists, administrators and others radiology professionals to learn more about the overall health of the specialty in 2022 and beyond. 

Diagnostic radiology saw its median compensation rise just 1.6% from 2020 to 2021. On the other hand, interventional radiology enjoyed a 9.9% raise. 

MRI techs earned an average of $76,177 in 2019 and are making $82,395 in 2022. In fact, radiologic technologists across all modalities enjoyed a collective raise of 11.2% during that window.

Harvard researchers have piloted a curriculum for instructing radiology trainees in the business of modern medicine. The teaching team says its program is adaptable by any academic radiology operation.

If demography is indeed destiny, U.S. healthcare is headed for a major escalation in spending on medical imaging over the next three decades.