The average interventional radiology salary in 2026 cannot be stated state by state from the data on hand, and RadBoard will not publish invented figures to fill a table. This page sets out what a credible state benchmark has to contain, which numbers to pull from where, and how to turn them into negotiating leverage in 2026.
- No verified state-by-state average interventional radiology salary figures are available for 2026, so none are published here.
- A usable IR benchmark needs base pay, productivity bonus, call burden and partnership terms, not a single salary number.
- Compare offers on total compensation and workload, not headline salary alone.
- Use RadBoard's 5,000+ listings from 20 sources to collect live posted ranges for your target states.
Short answer: what is the average interventional radiology salary in 2026?
There is no single trustworthy number in the data supplied for this page, and a state table built on guesses would mislead you. The average interventional radiology salary in 2026 depends on state, employer type and pay model more than on any national mean. Treat any page that gives a clean state-by-state IR table without naming its source, sample size and date as unreliable.
For a sourced starting point on the wider specialty, see average radiologist salary by state and best paying radiology subspecialties by average compensation.
Why this matters in 2026
IR contracts rarely pay one flat number. Offers mix base salary, RVU or collections-based bonuses, call stipends and partnership buy-ins. Two offers in the same state can differ sharply once call and procedure volume are counted.
A state average hides that spread. A benchmark is only useful when you know what sits inside the number.
The benchmark table to build: state by state
Use this template to collect real figures for 2026. Fill every cell from a dated, named source or from live postings. Leave a row out if you cannot source it.
| Column | What to record | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| State | Where the job sits | Pay and demand vary by market |
| Posted base range | Low and high from listings | Shows the real floor and ceiling |
| Pay model | Salary, RVU, collections | Changes the effective income |
| Call burden | Frequency and stipend | Drives true hourly rate |
| Employer type | Hospital, private, academic, locum | Sets the benefits baseline |
| Source and date | Where the number came from | Makes it citable |
Add an "All states" row computed from your own sourced rows. That row is your yardstick.
High and low commentary: how to read the spread
When you fill the table, name the top and bottom states with their numbers, and note whether the gap is explained by cost of living or call. A high base with heavy call is not a better offer than a lower base with none. Cross-check with radiology jobs ranked by cost-of-living adjusted pay before ranking any state.
Methodology and limitation
This page publishes no state figures because none were supplied in the inputs. Any figure you add should carry its source, date and sample scope. The main limitation of posted-range data is that listings show offers, not what physicians finally sign.
How to use these benchmarks
- Price the whole package. Compare offers using how to compare radiology job offers beyond base salary.
- Check the floor. Ask whether a guaranteed minimum exists before you accept a productivity-based role.
- Negotiate with data. Bring sourced state ranges to the table, then follow how to negotiate a higher radiologist salary offer.
- Test the market with locums. Short contracts reveal what groups pay when they need coverage, as covered in locum tenens interventional radiology jobs between contracts.
FAQ
What is the average interventional radiology salary in 2026?
No verified 2026 average is published on this page. IR pay varies by state, employer and pay model, so collect dated, sourced figures before relying on any single number.
Which state pays interventional radiologists the most?
This page does not rank states because no sourced figures were supplied. Compare posted ranges and adjust for cost of living and call burden.
Is base salary the best way to compare IR jobs?
No. Total compensation including bonuses, call pay, benefits and partnership terms gives a truer comparison than base salary alone.
Do locum IR jobs pay more than permanent roles?
It depends on the contract. Compare daily rates against permanent total compensation, including benefits and malpractice coverage.
Where can I find current IR job listings?
RadBoard aggregates 5,000+ radiology positions from 20 sources, so you can filter for interventional roles in your target states.
How should I use salary benchmarks in a negotiation?
Cite a named source, date and scope, then compare against your offer's full package rather than base pay only.
One last thing
The most useful IR number is not the state average. It is the gap between your offer and the posted range for the same employer type in the same state. Pull three comparable listings before you reply to any offer in 2026.
