Global Salary Overview

(All values converted to USD for comparison)

North America

United States

  • Radiologic Technologist: $63,000–$72,000
  • CT/MRI Technologist: $80,000–$110,000
  • Sonographer: $78,000–$115,000
  • Nuclear Medicine: $85,000–$120,000
  • Radiation Therapist: $90,000–$130,000
  • Radiologist (Physician): $420,000–$650,000

Canada

  • Radiologic Technologist: $55,000–$75,000
  • CT/MRI Technologist: $70,000–$95,000
  • Sonographer: $70,000–$100,000
  • Nuclear Medicine: $65,000–$90,000
  • Radiation Therapist: $75,000–$100,000
  • Radiologist: $350,000–$500,000

Europe

United Kingdom

  • Radiographer: $40,000–$55,000
  • CT/MRI: $50,000–$70,000
  • Sonographer: $60,000–$85,000
  • Nuclear Medicine: $50,000–$70,000
  • Radiation Therapist: $45,000–$65,000
  • Radiologist: $200,000–$350,000

Germany

  • Radiographer: $45,000–$60,000
  • CT/MRI: $55,000–$75,000
  • Sonographer: $50,000–$70,000
  • Radiologist: $180,000–$300,000

France

  • Radiographer: $35,000–$50,000
  • CT/MRI: $45,000–$65,000
  • Sonographer: $45,000–$70,000
  • Radiologist: $150,000–$280,000

Nordic Countries (Sweden, Norway, Denmark)

  • Radiographer: $55,000–$75,000
  • CT/MRI: $65,000–$90,000
  • Sonographer: $70,000–$100,000
  • Radiologist: $200,000–$350,000

Australia & New Zealand

Australia

  • Radiographer: $55,000–$80,000
  • CT/MRI: $70,000–$100,000
  • Sonographer: $90,000–$130,000
  • Nuclear Medicine: $70,000–$95,000
  • Radiation Therapist: $75,000–$100,000
  • Radiologist: $300,000–$500,000

New Zealand

  • Radiographer: $50,000–$70,000
  • CT/MRI: $60,000–$85,000
  • Sonographer: $80,000–$120,000
  • Radiologist: $250,000–$400,000

Asia

Japan

  • Radiographer: $35,000–$55,000
  • CT/MRI: $45,000–$65,000
  • Sonographer: $45,000–$70,000
  • Radiologist: $150,000–$250,000

South Korea

  • Radiographer: $30,000–$45,000
  • CT/MRI: $40,000–$60,000
  • Sonographer: $40,000–$65,000
  • Radiologist: $120,000–$220,000

India

  • Radiographer: $5,000–$12,000
  • CT/MRI: $8,000–$18,000
  • Sonographer: $10,000–$25,000
  • Radiologist: $40,000–$120,000

Philippines

  • Radiographer: $6,000–$12,000
  • CT/MRI: $8,000–$15,000
  • Sonographer: $10,000–$20,000
  • Radiologist: $30,000–$80,000

Middle East

Saudi Arabia

  • Radiographer: $40,000–$60,000
  • CT/MRI: $55,000–$80,000
  • Sonographer: $60,000–$90,000
  • Nuclear Medicine: $60,000–$85,000
  • Radiologist: $250,000–$450,000

United Arab Emirates

  • Radiographer: $45,000–$65,000
  • CT/MRI: $60,000–$90,000
  • Sonographer: $70,000–$100,000
  • Radiologist: $280,000–$500,000

Africa

South Africa

  • Radiographer: $20,000–$35,000
  • CT/MRI: $25,000–$45,000
  • Sonographer: $30,000–$55,000
  • Radiologist: $120,000–$250,000

Nigeria

  • Radiographer: $5,000–$12,000
  • CT/MRI: $7,000–$15,000
  • Sonographer: $8,000–$20,000
  • Radiologist: $30,000–$80,000

Latin America

Brazil

  • Radiographer: $10,000–$20,000
  • CT/MRI: $15,000–$30,000
  • Sonographer: $20,000–$40,000
  • Radiologist: $80,000–$200,000

Mexico

  • Radiographer: $8,000–$15,000
  • CT/MRI: $10,000–$20,000
  • Sonographer: $12,000–$25,000
  • Radiologist: $60,000–$150,000

Global Salary Patterns (What the Data Shows)

Highest‑paying regions

  • United States
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • UAE / Saudi Arabia
  • Nordic Europe

Mid‑range regions

  • UK
  • Western Europe
  • Japan
  • South Korea

Lower‑paying regions

  • Latin America
  • Eastern Europe
  • Africa
  • South Asia

Highest‑paid roles worldwide

  1. Radiologists (physicians)
  2. Interventional radiology technologists
  3. MRI/CT technologists
  4. Sonographers (especially cardiac/vascular)