Prevailing Wage for Radiologists
Prevailing wage for Radiologists (SOC 29-1224) is set by the DOL across four experience levels, and the floor shifts significantly depending on which U.S. metro the worksite is in. Whether your offer covers a Diagnostic Radiologist position or an Interventional Radiologist role, the certified wage on the LCA must meet or exceed the DOL floor for your level and location.
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Level 1 applies to entry-level radiologists new to independent practice, typically completing or just finishing residency or fellowship. Supervision is close, case complexity is limited, and the employer sets narrow parameters around the work.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for radiologists. It covers qualified practitioners who interpret studies independently, apply standard protocols, and exercise professional judgment without routine supervision. Most H-1B LCAs for this occupation are filed here.
Level 3 covers experienced radiologists who handle complex or subspecialty cases, provide guidance to junior staff, and may lead quality or protocol initiatives. Expect this level for senior diagnostic or interventional positions at larger hospital systems.
Level 4 applies to fully competent radiologists in lead or program-director roles, including section chiefs and departmental leads. These positions set standards, oversee workflow across a team, and typically require substantial post-training experience in a defined subspecialty.
Prevailing Wage for Radiologists by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Confirm your subspecialty maps to SOC 29-1224
Interventional Radiologists and Neuroradiologists are sometimes filed under surgical or neurology SOC codes instead of 29-1224. A mismatch means the LCA wage floor may not reflect radiology prevailing wages, leaving the certified wage lower than the correct floor for your role.
Watch how signing bonuses affect your base wage
Radiology employers frequently structure compensation with large signing bonuses and productivity RVU bonuses. DOL counts only guaranteed base salary toward prevailing wage compliance. Confirm the base alone clears the floor before accepting an offer with heavy variable components.
Compare teleradiology worksites against on-site metro rates
Teleradiology arrangements list the employer's physical address on the LCA, but remote-read positions sometimes use lower-wage metros. If you will read studies from a higher-cost metro than the listed worksite, the prevailing wage on your LCA may not reflect local norms.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with radiology sponsorship history
Hospital systems and radiology practice groups vary widely in H-1B filing activity. Migrate Mate shows which employers have sponsored radiologists before, so you can focus applications on groups with a documented track record rather than starting the conversation from scratch.
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Find Jobs for RadiologistsPrevailing Wage by Reported Job Title
DOL classifies these titles under SOC 29-1224.00 alongside Radiologists, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Attending Physician Prevailing Wage
Attending Physician Prevailing Wage
Attending Physician positions fall under SOC 29-1224.00 (Radiologists). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Diagnostic Radiologist Prevailing Wage
Diagnostic Radiologist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Diagnostic Radiologist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 29-1224.00 (Radiologists). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Interventional Neuroradiologist Prevailing Wage
Interventional Neuroradiologist Prevailing Wage
Interventional Neuroradiologist is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 29-1224.00 (Radiologists). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Interventional Radiologist Prevailing Wage
Interventional Radiologist Prevailing Wage
Interventional Radiologist positions fall under SOC 29-1224.00 (Radiologists). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Musculoskeletal Specialty Radiologist (MSK Specialty Radiologist) Prevailing Wage
Musculoskeletal Specialty Radiologist (MSK Specialty Radiologist) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Musculoskeletal Specialty Radiologist (MSK Specialty Radiologist) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 29-1224.00 (Radiologists). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Neuroradiologist Prevailing Wage
Neuroradiologist Prevailing Wage
Neuroradiologist is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 29-1224.00 (Radiologists). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Nuclear Medicine Physician Prevailing Wage
Nuclear Medicine Physician Prevailing Wage
Nuclear Medicine Physician positions fall under SOC 29-1224.00 (Radiologists). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Nuclear Medicine Specialist Prevailing Wage
Nuclear Medicine Specialist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Nuclear Medicine Specialist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 29-1224.00 (Radiologists). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Physician Prevailing Wage
Physician Prevailing Wage
Physician is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 29-1224.00 (Radiologists). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Radiologists?
DOL derives prevailing wages for Radiologists from the Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. OFLC maps the occupation to SOC 29-1224 and publishes four wage levels for each metro area. Employers file an LCA certifying the offered wage meets the applicable level for the worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean, and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
Level 1 reflects entry-level practice under close supervision. Level 2 covers qualified independent practitioners, which describes most radiologists filing H-1B petitions. Level 3 applies to experienced specialists with broader responsibility, and Level 4 covers lead or program-director roles. The level your employer files should match your actual duties and years of post-training experience, not just your job title.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Radiologist role vary so much by city?
OFLC publishes metro-specific wage tables derived from regional BLS surveys that capture local labor market conditions. The LCA must list the actual worksite address, so the wage floor is tied to that metro, not the employer's headquarters. Radiology wages in high-demand or high-cost metros like Miami or Phoenix reflect local employer competition and cost of labor, which is why the floor differs materially across areas.
What happens if my job offer is below the DOL prevailing wage for a sponsored radiology position?
USCIS will not approve an H-1B or PERM petition if the underlying LCA certifies a wage below the DOL prevailing wage floor. If the LCA itself was certified at a wage that is actually below the correct floor, OFLC can revoke the certification. In practice, an offer below the floor must be renegotiated before the LCA is filed. Consulting a licensed immigration attorney is advisable if you identify a discrepancy.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a Radiologist position in a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 29-1224 for any covered metro area. Select the occupation, enter the worksite state and area, and review all four wage levels. Cross-check the level your employer plans to file by reviewing the LCA before it is submitted. Migrate Mate also lets you filter radiology job listings by employer and location to see which hospital systems and practice groups have actively sponsored this occupation.
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