Interventional Radiologist
Perform minimally invasive image-guided procedures
About the profession
Interventional radiologists perform minimally invasive procedures — biopsies, embolizations, vascular interventions — blending imaging and surgery into a fast-growing specialty.
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Career Ladder
Resident → Interventional Radiologist → Senior IR → IR Section Chief
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
750K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $450,000 - $525,000/year With equity/bonuses: $495,000 - $630,000 Top markets (SF/NYC): $517,000 - $630,000 Execute core tasks using Image-guided…
Day in Life
Junior vs Senior — daily schedule breakdown
9am — Review priorities and respond to urgent items 10am — Team standup and progress check 11am — Deep work using Image-guided procedures 1pm — Cross-functional meeting with…
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $315,000 - $405,000 Year 2-3: Junior level $450,000 - $585,000 Year 4-6: Mid level $585,000 - $615,000 Year 7-10: Senior level $615,000 - $705,000 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Interventional Radiologist genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Image-guided procedures and Vascular access You communicate…
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