Radiographer Salary in Australia

AU$98,372
per year
per week
AU$1,891
per week
per year

Radiographer - Average Salary & Wage

The average salary for a Radiographer is AU$98,372 per year (AU$1,891 per week), which is AU$28,484 (+41%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Radiographer / Medical Radiation Scientist (MRS) can expect an average starting salary of AU$65,520. The highest salaries can exceed AU$167,284.
AU$65,520
Low
AU$98,372
Average salary
AU$167,284
High
AU$1,260
Low
AU$1,891
Average salary
AU$3,217
High

Radiographer Salary Range

Low
AU$65,520
Average salary
AU$98,372
Senior
AU$115,224
High
AU$167,284
Low
AU$1,260
Average salary
AU$1,891
Senior
AU$2,215
High
AU$3,217
Among Diagnostic Radiographers registered with the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA), graduate Radiographers or early career Radiation Therapists tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Senior Radiographers or Chief Radiographers enjoy the highest salaries.

Radiographer - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Chief RadiographerAU$150K/year
+52% 
MRI RadiographerAU$104K/year
+6% 
Level 1 RadiographerAU$65K/year
 -34%
Dental RadiographerAU$51K/year
 -48%

Radiographer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Medical Diagnostic Radiographer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$67,590 per year. A mid career Radiographer with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$91,704, while a Senior Radiographer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$115,200. Diagnostic Radiographers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$121,300 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Radiographer in Australia

Late Career▲ +23%
Senior▲ +17%
Average SalaryAU$98,372/year
Mid Career▼ -7%
Entry Level▼ -31%

Gender Breakdown

Female
76%
Male
24%

Radiographer - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Radiographer job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Radiographer

How much does a Radiographer make in Australia?
A Radiographer in Australia earns an average of AU$98,372 gross per year, which is about AU$1,891 gross per week. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Radiographer updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Radiographer in Australia?
The starting salary of a Radiographer in Australia is around AU$65,520 gross per year. Graduate Radiographers or early career Radiation Therapists usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Radiographer in Australia?
The highest salary of a Radiographer in Australia can reach and exceed AU$167,284 gross per year. Senior Radiographers or Chief Radiographers usually have the highest salaries.
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