Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2016-2031)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.7 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $26.3bn in 2026.
Trends and Insights
Investment in advanced imaging is reshaping outpatient competition
- Advanced imaging services are driving more outpatient growth, raising the bar for centers that can provide enough computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound capacity, along with dependable scheduling and radiologist reading coverage. Sg2, a Vizient company, estimates that the standard outpatient imaging volume will strengthen by approximately 10.0% over the next decade, while advanced imaging will climb nearly 14.0%, led by PET (23.0%), ultrasound (16.0%) and CT (15.0%) exams.
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Industry outlook (2026-2031)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Telehealth integration will alter competitive dynamics and strategies
- Teleradiology adoption is surging as diagnostic imaging centers leverage remote specialist networks to compete beyond traditional geographic boundaries. This expansion enables even small imaging centers to offer subspecialty services through cloud-based platforms, with the Radiology-as-a-Service market also growing in tandem with cloud-based imaging, AI diagnostics and remote collaboration. AI integration amplifies this shift, with radiologists routinely using AI tools that reduce the time it takes to complete reports.
Biggest companies in the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US
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There are no companies that hold a market share exceeding 5% in the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US industry.
Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including X-ray/radiography imaging, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Computed tomography (CT) scanning. X-ray/radiography imaging is the largest segment of the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US.
Trends and Insights
X-ray stays a core revenue stream as urgent-care demand rises
- X-ray and radiography services produce 2D images used to quickly evaluate fractures, chest conditions and other common acute complaints, making them a high-throughput “front door” modality for diagnostic imaging centers.
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry comprises outpatient, freestanding facilities that employ advanced machines and techniques to produce images of the interior of a patient's body. The choice of technology is determined by the patient's symptoms and the specific body part requiring examination. These diagnostic imaging centers use various imaging methods, including X-rays, CT scans, nuclear medicine scans, MRI scans and ultrasounds.
What's included in this industry?
Products and services covered in the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States include Computed tomography (CT) scanning, Radiographic imaging (including X-rays), Magnetic resonance imaging, Ultrasound, Endoscopy and Neuro/cardiophysiologic and All other diagnostic imaging services and non-imaging services .Companies
Companies covered in the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States include .Purchase this report to view all major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States include x-ray, ct scan, magnetic resonance imaging (mri), genomics , telemedicine, radio-pharmaceutical and sonography.Industry Code
NAICS 621512 - Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US
Performance
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Analyst insights
The medical needs of an aging population drive patient volumes. Diagnostic imaging centers are experiencing rising demand for early diagnosis and detection as the population ...
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- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Employees, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Businesses, including historical (2016-2025) and forecast (2026-2031)
- Profit, including historical (2016-2026)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
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Analyst insight
Private insurers are the largest payers of diagnostic imaging. Imaging centers rely on reimbursements from private insurance providers more than any other revenue source.
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2026
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2026
- Major market segmentation in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Population hubs support diagnostic imaging centers. The Southeast and West have the largest populations, warranting a greater need for medical services.
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- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2026
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2026
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2026
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2026
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
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Analyst insights
Diagnostic imaging centers often depend on their strong reputation to generate referrals. Without these referrals, imaging centers may face challenges in maintaining patient ...
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- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2021-2026
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
There are no companies that hold a market share exceeding 5% in the Diagnostic Imaging Centers in the US industry.
Analyst insights
Fragmentation characterizes diagnostic imaging. Imaging centers operate locally, with no company holding any substantial share of the national market.
External Environment
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Analyst insights
A larger, older adult population translates into increased healthcare needs. As healthcare expenditure rises, diagnostic imaging centers receive more referrals from healthcar...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
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Analyst insights
The adoption of certain technologies reduces imaging centers' reliance on staff. While wages remain the industry's largest expense, the reduction in some positions still requ...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2026
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2019-2024)
- Industry Tax Structure (2019-2024)
- Income Statement (2019-2024)
- Balance Sheet (2019-2024)
- Liquidity Ratios (2019-2024)
- Coverage Ratios (2019-2024)
- Leverage Ratios (2019-2024)
- Operating Ratios (2019-2024)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Employee (2016-2031)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Employees per Establishment (2016-2031)
- Employees per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- Average Wage (2016-2031)
- Wages/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2016-2031)
- IVA/Revenue (2016-2031)
- Imports/Demand (2016-2031)
- Exports/Revenue (2016-2031)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2016-2031)
- IVA (2016-2031)
- Establishments (2016-2031)
- Enterprises (2016-2031)
- Employment (2016-2031)
- Exports (2016-2031)
- Imports (2016-2031)
- Wages (2016-2031)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States in 2026?
The market size of the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States is $26.3bn in 2026.
How many businesses are there in the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States in 2026?
There are 5,030 businesses in the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.6 % between 2021 and 2026.
How may import tariffs affect the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States?
The Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States?
The Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
Has the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States has been growing at a CAGR of 1.7 % between 2021 and 2026.
What is the forecast growth of the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States is expected to grow.
What does the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States include?
Computed tomography (CT) scanning and Radiographic imaging (including X-rays) are part of the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States.
How competitive is the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States?
The level of competition is high and steady in the Diagnostic Imaging Centers industry in the United States.
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