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29-1224 Radiologists



Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries using medical imaging techniques, such as x rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, and ultrasounds. May perform minimally invasive medical procedures and tests.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northeast Minnesota         


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Education and Health Services450N/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change -10-
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota N/AN/A0.0%
Northwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Minnesota N/AN/A6.0%
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA N/A>$100/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 30>$100/hr1.8%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 50N/AN/A
Minnesota 450>$100/hrN/A


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Podiatrists 150>$100/hr2.0%
Veterinarians 2,060$57.21/hr21.9%
Optometrists 700$73.14/hr9.1%
Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric 180N/A5.7%
Anesthesiologists 970>$100/hr2.4%
Physicians, Pathologists N/AN/AN/A
Nurse Anesthetists 2,570>$100/hr8.7%
Dermatologists 200>$100/hr2.6%
Obstetricians and Gynecologists 460>$100/hr2.1%


  • Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
  • Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
  • Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
  • Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
  • Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
  • Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
  • Coordinate radiological services with other medical activities.
  • Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
  • Provide counseling to radiologic patients to explain the processes, risks, benefits, or alternative treatments.
  • Develop treatment plans for radiology patients.