Career Paths From Radiologists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Ophthalmologists, Except PediatricLateral Move93.9% skill match
Radiologists and Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 29% lower.
Current median salary
$420,860
Target median salary
$300,080
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Medical DosimetristsLateral Move97.1% skill match
Radiologists and Medical Dosimetrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (97% match). Medical Dosimetrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 65% lower.
Current median salary
$420,860
Target median salary
$147,470
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Registered NursesLateral Move95.4% skill match
Radiologists and Registered Nurses share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Registered Nurses sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 77% lower.
Current median salary
$420,860
Target median salary
$97,550
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Forensic Science TechniciansCareer Change93.8% skill match
Radiologists and Forensic Science Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Forensic Science Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 83% lower.
Current median salary
$420,860
Target median salary
$72,060
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Surgical AssistantsLateral Move95.1% skill match
Radiologists and Surgical Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Surgical Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 84% lower.
Current median salary
$420,860
Target median salary
$66,800
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Medical AssistantsCareer Change93.6% skill match
Radiologists and Medical Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Medical Assistants is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 89% lower.
Current median salary
$420,860
Target median salary
$45,690
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Physicians, PathologistsLateral Move0% skill match
Radiologists and Physicians, Pathologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Physicians, Pathologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 26% lower.
Current median salary
$420,860
Target median salary
$312,400
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Transportation InspectorsCareer Change95.1% skill match
Radiologists and Transportation Inspectors share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Transportation Inspectors is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 78% lower.
Current median salary
$420,860
Target median salary
$92,100
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Detectives and Criminal InvestigatorsCareer Change95.2% skill match
Radiologists and Detectives and Criminal Investigators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Detectives and Criminal Investigators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 78% lower.
Current median salary
$420,860
Target median salary
$93,790
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Animal TrainersCareer Change93.7% skill match
Radiologists and Animal Trainers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (94% match). Animal Trainers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 5). Median salary is about 90% lower.
Current median salary
$420,860
Target median salary
$39,990
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
2
Pediatric SurgeonsLateral Move0% skill match
Radiologists and Pediatric Surgeons share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Pediatric Surgeons sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 33% higher.
Current median salary
$420,860
Target median salary
$559,030
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Emergency Medicine PhysiciansLateral Move0% skill match
Radiologists and Emergency Medicine Physicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Emergency Medicine Physicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 20% lower.
Current median salary
$420,860
Target median salary
$335,550
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Surveying and Mapping TechniciansCareer Change94.7% skill match
Radiologists and Surveying and Mapping Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (95% match). Surveying and Mapping Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 87% lower.
Current median salary
$420,860
Target median salary
$54,240
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
CardiologistsLateral Move0% skill match
Radiologists and Cardiologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Cardiologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 18% higher.
Current median salary
$420,860
Target median salary
$496,010
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling InvestigatorsCareer Change95.6% skill match
Radiologists and Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 5). Median salary is about 90% lower.
Current median salary
$420,860
Target median salary
$43,370
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
2

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.