Radiographer salary in Singapore
What the job is: Diagnostic radiographer plans, prepares and performs diagnostic imaging examinations and post processing, with a wide range of equipment and techniques using X-rays, strong magnetic fields or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and high frequency sound (ultrasound). Also called: Medical diagnostic radiographer, Radiologic technologist. SSOC 2024, 22693
- Diagnostic radiographer: S$6,031 median a month. Middle 50% earn S$4,800 to S$7,761.
- In health and social services: S$5,735 median.
- Radiography graduates: S$4,000 median at SIT, with 92.4% in full-time permanent jobs.
- By sex: men earn S$7,091 at the median and women S$5,383.
- Private-sector employers only: MOM surveys private establishments with 25 or more employees.
How much do radiographers earn?
A diagnostic radiographer earns S$6,031 at the median. The middle 50% earn S$4,800 to S$7,761.
Gross monthly wage, June 2025, all industries.
| Occupation, all industries | Basic wage, median | Gross, 25th percentile | Gross, median | Gross, 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiographerPartial detail | 5,775 | 4,800 | 6,031 | 7,761 |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T4!C117:I117- Diagnostic radiographers have a range of S$2,961 between the 25th and 75th percentile.
- The basic median is S$5,775.
- A diagnostic radiographer plans, prepares and performs imaging examinations using X-rays, magnetic fields or ultrasound (SSOC 2024).
What affects pay most
For Diagnostic radiographer (SSOC 22693), age makes the largest difference: S$8,927 (40 to 49) against S$4,811 (25 to 29), 86% more.
| What changes | Lowest | Median | Highest | Median | Highest vs lowest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 25 to 29 | 4,811 | 40 to 49 | 8,927 | 86% |
| Firm size | 200 or more staff | 5,441 | 25 to 199 staff | 7,219 | 33% |
| Sex | Women | 5,383 | Men | 7,091 | 32% |
Starting salary for radiography graduates
SIT Diagnostic Radiography graduates earned S$4,000 at the median in 2025. The median is S$2,031 below the all-ages median for radiographers.
Graduates in full-time permanent jobs, surveyed on 1 November 2025.
| University and programme | Basic, median | Gross, median | Gross, mean | Gross, middle 50% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIT, Diagnostic Radiography | 3,900 | 4,000 | 4,092 | 3,900 to 4,275 |
- The middle 50% earned S$3,900 to S$4,275.
- SIT is the only university in MOE's survey with a diagnostic radiography degree.
- 87% of the class answered MOE's survey.
Job outcomes for radiography graduates92.4% of responding SIT Diagnostic Radiography graduates in the labour force were in full-time permanent jobs.
92.4% of responding SIT Diagnostic Radiography graduates in the labour force were in full-time permanent jobs.
Share of graduates in the labour force.
| Programme | Course response rate | Currently employed | In full-time permanent employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIT, Diagnostic Radiography | 87% | 96.2% | 92.4% |
- 96.2% were employed.
How pay changes with age
Radiographer pay rises from S$4,811 at 25 to 29 to S$8,927 at 40 to 49. MOM publishes no figure for 50 to 59.
Median gross monthly wage by age group.
| Occupation | 25–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiographer | 4,811 | 6,415 | 8,927 | – |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T3!C105:K105- The median rises 33.3% from the late twenties to the thirties, then 39.2% from the thirties to the forties.
- Age figures are MOM's June 2025 medians by age band.
By sex and employer sizeMale diagnostic radiographers earn S$7,091 at the median and female radiographers S$5,383.
Male diagnostic radiographers earn S$7,091 at the median and female radiographers S$5,383.
| Occupation | All, median gross | Men | Women | Women vs men |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiographer | 6,031 | 7,091 | 5,383 | -24.1% |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T1.1!C106:E106, T1.2!C107:E107| Occupation | Firms with 25 to 199 employees | Firms with 200 or more | Large vs small |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiographer | 7,219 | 5,441 | -24.6% |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T2!C117:G117- Employers with 25 to 199 staff pay a median of S$7,219 and employers with 200 or more staff S$5,441.
- These compare groups. They are not an adjusted pay gap.
By employer industry
MOM publishes a radiographer median for one industry: health and social services, at S$5,735.
| Employer industry | Median gross wage | Gross wage, middle 50% |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Social Services | 5,735 | 4,794 to 7,830 |
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
T4.12!C32:I32- The middle 50% of diagnostic radiographers in health and social services earn S$4,794 to S$7,830.
Pay over time and 2026 outlook
Diagnostic radiographer pay is projected at S$6,200 for June 2026, with an 80% range of S$5,400 to S$7,120.
Official medians for the last six years, then a projection for June 2026.
| Occupation | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiographer | 4,752 | 5,142 | – | – | 5,716 | 6,031 |
June 2026 projection Estimate
| Occupation | June 2025 (MOM) | June 2026 projection | 80% range | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic radiographer | 6,031 | 6,200 | 5,400 to 7,120 |
- The estimate is our projection, not MOM data.
- The median was S$4,752 in 2020, S$5,142 in 2021, S$5,716 in 2024 and S$6,031 in 2025. Our linked series has no figure for 2022 or 2023.
Is radiography affected by AI?
The ILO rates its group for medical imaging and therapeutic equipment technicians, which includes radiographers, Not exposed to generative AI, with an average task score of 0.22.
Based on the International Labour Organization's 2025 index, which scores every core task of a job from 0 (AI cannot help) to 1 (AI could do nearly all of it).
AI can do very little of this job. Most tasks are hands-on or face to face.
- Most exposed taskOperating or overseeing operation of radiologic
- Least exposed taskExplaining procedures, observing and positioning patients
- In numbersNone of its 8 main tasks is one AI could do a large part of.
- Not exposed
- Minimal
- Some
- Moderate
- High
- Very high
Scored as ILO group 3211 Medical imaging and therapeutic equipment technicians. Average task score 0.22, higher than 39% of the 427 jobs the ILO scored.
| Factor | Diagnostic radiographer |
|---|---|
| 1Exposure levelThe ILO's rating for the whole job, from not exposed up to very high. | Not exposed |
| 2Average task scoreHow much of each core task generative AI could do, averaged. 0 means none, 1 means nearly all. | 0.22 higher than 39% of jobs |
| 3Tasks AI could do much ofTasks scoring 0.5 or more. These are the parts of the job most likely to change. | 0 of 8 |
| 4Hands-on or people tasksTasks scoring under 0.25: physical, in-person or judgement work that AI barely touches. | 7 of 8 |
| 5How even the exposure isEven means AI touches most tasks a little. Uneven means a few tasks are exposed and the rest are not. | Even (0.03) |
| 6Most exposed taskWhere AI tools are likely to show up first. | Operating or overseeing operation of radiologic, ultrasound… 0.27 |
| 7Least exposed taskThe task AI can help with least. | Explaining procedures, observing and positioning patients… 0.17 |
| 8Pay trend so farChange in the MOM median since the first year on record. Any AI effect would show here in later years. | +27% S$4,752 (2020) to S$6,031 (2025) |
- 0.27Operating or overseeing operation of radiologic, ultrasound and magnetic…
- 0.23Reviewing and evaluating developed x-rays, video tape or computer generated…
- 0.23Recording and disposing of radioactive materials and storing…
- 0.17Explaining procedures, observing and positioning patients, and using…
- 0.20Administering, detecting and mapping radiopharmaceuticals or radiation in…
- 0.22Monitoring patients' conditions and reactions, and reporting abnormal signs…
Source cells (MOM spreadsheet)
SSOC 22693 to ISCO 3211 (SSOC2024-ISCO08!B242)- Operating or overseeing radiologic, ultrasound and magnetic imaging equipment is the most exposed task, at 0.27.
- Explaining procedures, observing and positioning patients is the least exposed task, at 0.17.
- None of the 8 main tasks scores 0.5 or more, and 7 score under 0.25.
- Exposure measures how much of the work AI could do or speed up. It does not measure job cuts.
Which figure should you compare with?
Match your age band first, then whether your employer has 25 to 199 staff or 200 or more.
| You are | Compare with | Figure |
|---|---|---|
| Choosing radiography as a course | SIT Diagnostic Radiography, 2025 | S$4,000 |
| Radiographer, early career | Age 25 to 29 median | S$4,811 |
| Radiographer in health and social services | Health and social services figure | S$5,735 |
| Radiographer, all ages | All-industry median | S$6,031 |
| Radiographer, thirties | Age 30 to 39 median | S$6,415 |
| Radiographer, forties | Age 40 to 49 median | S$8,927 |
About these figures
What the pay figures includeMonthly gross pay with allowances and overtime, without bonuses or employer CPF
Every figure is monthly, includes allowances and overtime, and excludes bonuses and employer CPF.
| Measure | Includes | Excludes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic wage | Basic pay | Allowances, overtime, bonus, employer CPF |
| Gross wage | Basic + allowances + overtime + commissions | Bonus, employer CPF, lump sums |
| Graduate salary | Same as gross, full-time permanent jobs only | Bonus, employer CPF |
- S$6,031 × 12 = S$72,372 a year before bonus. It is not a total package.
What this data does not coverMOM surveys private-sector employers with 25 or more staff.
MOM surveys private-sector employers with 25 or more staff.
- MOM surveys private-sector employers with 25 or more staff.
- MOM lists the diagnostic radiographer separately from radiation therapists and sonographers.
- MOM publishes no age figure for 50 to 59.
- MOM figures exclude bonuses.
Questions
What is the radiographer salary in Singapore?
MOM's median gross monthly wage for diagnostic radiographer was S$6,031 in June 2025. The middle half earned S$4,800 to S$7,761. Basic pay alone had a median of S$5,775.
What is the radiographer salary per year in Singapore?
S$6,031 a month is S$72,372 a year before bonus. Bonuses and the employer's CPF contribution come on top and are not in MOM's monthly figure.
How does radiographer pay change with age?
Median gross monthly pay for diagnostic radiographer was S$4,811 at 25 to 29, S$6,415 at 30 to 39 and S$8,927 at 40 to 49, in June 2025.
What is the starting salary for radiography graduates?
Graduates of the related degree had a median gross starting pay of S$4,000 a month in MOE's 2025 survey.
What is the difference between a diagnostic radiographer and a physiotherapist?
Diagnostic radiographer plans, prepares and performs diagnostic imaging examinations and post processing, with a wide range of equipment and techniques using X-rays, strong magnetic fields or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and high frequency sound (ultrasound). Physiotherapist assesses, plans and implements rehabilitative programmes that improve or restore human or animal motor functions, maximise movement ability, relieve pain syndromes, and treat or prevent physical challenges associated with injuries, diseases and other impairments. In June 2025 the median gross monthly wage was S$6,031 for diagnostic radiographers and S$5,349 for physiotherapists (MOM; definitions from SSOC 2024).
Where do these figures come from?
From MOM's Occupational Wages 2025, which covers full-time resident employees in private firms with at least 25 staff, as at June 2025. Gross wages include allowances and overtime but not bonuses or employer CPF.
Related guides
Sources
MOM Occupational Wages 2025 and MOE Graduate Employment Survey 2025
- MOM, Occupational Wages 2025, Tables 1 to 4. June 2025, released 30 June 2026. SSOC 22693. Exact cells are listed under each table.
- MOE, SIT GES 2025. Bachelor of Science with Honours in Diagnostic Radiography.
- MOM, Coverage and Methodology 2025.
- ILO generative AI exposure index 2025, matched to SSOC through the SingStat correspondence table.