Pediatric radiology salary by state is the number every children's hospital offer gets measured against in 2026, and no public source gives a clean state-by-state figure for it. This page states what that means for your negotiation and how to build a defensible benchmark from live listings.
- No reliable state-by-state pediatric radiology salary table exists in 2026; any page showing one without a dated source is guessing.
- Benchmark a pediatric radiology salary against listings, not averages: RadBoard aggregates 5,000+ radiology jobs from 20 sources.
- Pay differs more by employer type and call burden than by state, so compare structure before comparing totals.
- Verdict: use the all-radiologist state data as a floor, then price the pediatric premium from live offers.
Why this matters
Pediatric radiology is a narrow market. Children's hospitals and academic centers hire few people per year, so a state average built from a handful of contracts moves a lot with one hire. A 2026 offer judged against a thin average leaves money on the table or sends you into a negotiation with an unrealistic target.
Verdict: RadBoard recommends treating pediatric radiology salary as a range built from current listings, not a single state figure.
What the 2026 data supports
The numbers in hand are about coverage, not pay:
- RadBoard aggregates 5,000+ radiology positions from 20 sources.
- The 2026 US radiology job market report covers 3,700+ active listings.
- Pediatric roles are a small slice of that pool, which is why a per-state pediatric median is not publishable from this data without inventing figures.
We do not publish a state-by-state pediatric table here. A table with unsourced dollar figures is worse than no table, and every row on this page must be traceable. For the all-radiologist baseline by state, use the average radiologist salary by state benchmark.
What actually moves pediatric radiology pay
| Driver | Effect on offer | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Employer type (children's hospital, academic, private group) | Sets base structure and bonus mix | Comparing like with like |
| Call and overnight coverage | Changes hours behind the same base | Work-life tradeoffs |
| Compensation model (salary, RVU, collections) | Changes upside and risk | Productive readers |
| Subspecialty overlap (neuro, cardiac, IR) | Widens the role and the range | Dual-trained applicants |
| Contract type (permanent vs locum) | Locum pays per day, permanent pays total package | Short-term coverage |
The table lists drivers, not dollar amounts. Salary figures for each row must come from a dated listing or a cited source.
High and low commentary
With no dated state figures available, there is no honest winner or loser to name by state. What the listing pool does show is where pediatric work sits: children's hospitals and pediatric-focused programs. Browse the pediatric radiology jobs for children's hospital radiologists guide to see which employers hire and what each role asks for.
Methodology and limitation
This page uses only RadBoard's own listing counts: 5,000+ positions, 20 sources, 3,700+ active listings in the 2026 market report. The limitation is direct: those counts describe volume, not pay by state, and pediatric roles are too few to support a per-state average.
How to use these benchmarks in 2026
- Set a floor. Start from the all-radiologist state figure, then add a premium only when a pediatric listing shows one.
- Collect three comparable offers. Same employer type, same call structure, same model. Three beats any average.
- Price the structure. A higher base with heavy call can pay less per hour than a lower base without it.
- Search the full pool. Pediatric listings are scattered across sources, so one board misses many of them. RadBoard searches 20 sources with AI-powered search and swipe-to-save.
FAQ
What is the average pediatric radiology salary in 2026?
No dated, sourced national average is available for pediatric radiology in 2026. Benchmark from current listings and the all-radiologist state data instead.
Does pediatric radiology pay more than general radiology?
It depends on employer and structure. Compare comparable offers rather than assuming a premium, since children's hospital roles often differ in call and compensation model.
Which state pays pediatric radiologists the most?
This page does not name a state because the data does not support it. Pediatric openings are few, so a single state average shifts with one hire.
Is locum pediatric radiology paid differently?
Yes. Locum work is priced per day or per shift, while permanent roles bundle salary, bonus and benefits. Convert both to an hourly figure before comparing.
How do I benchmark a pediatric radiology offer?
Collect three comparable listings with the same employer type, call load and pay model, then compare the total structure, not just base.
How many radiology jobs does RadBoard list?
RadBoard aggregates 5,000+ radiology positions from 20 sources, and the 2026 market report covers 3,700+ active listings.
One last thing
In 2026, the strongest salary lever in a pediatric search is not a state average. It is a second written offer. Two comparable offers in hand change the conversation faster than any benchmark table.
