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Physician vs Radiologist salary

In Germany, a radiologist earns about 165% more than a physician $456,210 vs $172,219 per year.

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Healthcare
Physician
$172,219/yr
Monthly
$14,371
Hourly
$83
Range
$110,175$247,950
10-yr outlook
+3%
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Healthcare
Radiologist
$456,210/yr
Monthly
$37,979
Hourly
$219
Range
$300,186$646,905
10-yr outlook
+5%

Pay range, side by side

PercentilePhysicianRadiologist
Entry (10th)$110,175$300,186
25th$141,197$378,198
Median$172,219$456,210
75th$210,085$551,557
Senior (90th)$247,950$646,905

National Germany figures in EUR. Individual pay varies with experience, employer, and location.

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Frequently asked questions

Does a physician or radiologist earn more in Germany?
A radiologist earns more, at about 400.000 € per year vs 151.000 € for a physician — roughly 165% (249.000 €) more.
What is the salary range for these roles in Germany?
A physician typically earns 96.600 €–217.400 €, while a radiologist earns 263.200 €–567.200 € per year.
How much do these jobs pay per month in Germany?
On a monthly basis before tax, a physician averages about 12.600 € and a radiologist about 33.300 €.
How do entry-level salaries compare?
At the 10th percentile in Germany, a physician earns about 96.600 € while a radiologist earns about 263.200 € per year.
How do senior-level salaries compare?
At the 90th percentile in Germany, a physician earns about 217.400 € while a radiologist earns about 567.200 € per year.
Are physician and radiologist similar careers?
Both roles sit in the Healthcare category on Pay by Role, which is why we compare them head-to-head. Day-to-day work still differs — review each job page for skills and outlook.