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Medical Dosimetrists Salary
Medical Dosimetrists earn a median $147,470 a year in the U.S., with 3,410 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $147,470 a year
- Employment
- 3,410
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +5.0%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 200
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $147,470 · $70.90 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $148,500 · $71.40 an hour (estimate error ±1.2%)
- 10th percentile
- $111,670 · $53.69 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $132,080 · $63.50 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $167,030 · $80.31 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $185,450 · $89.16 an hour
- Employment
- 3,410 (estimate error ±6.2%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 3,500
- Projected for 2035
- 3,700
- Change
- +200 (+5.0%)
- Openings each year
- 200
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- Not reported
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $189,280 | 60 |
| 2 | Oregon | $183,990 | 40 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $170,650 | 90 |
| 4 | New York | $166,540 | 300 |
| 5 | Illinois | $163,860 | 140 |
| 6 | Georgia | $155,390 | 140 |
| 7 | Florida | $153,490 | 320 |
| 8 | Ohio | $150,900 | Not reported |
| 9 | Kansas | $150,670 | 40 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $147,830 | 140 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 330 | $134,680 |
| Florida | 320 | $153,490 |
| New York | 300 | $166,540 |
| California | 240 | $140,380 |
| Pennsylvania | 160 | $142,850 |
| Georgia | 140 | $155,390 |
| Illinois | 140 | $163,860 |
| North Carolina | 140 | $147,830 |
| Michigan | 130 | $137,970 |
| New Jersey | 90 | $170,650 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $176,030 | 280 |
| 2 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $165,620 | 110 |
| 3 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $133,240 | 130 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 280 | $176,030 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 130 | $133,240 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 110 | $165,620 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 90 | $159,570 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 80 | $156,040 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 80 | $156,290 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 70 | $139,210 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 60 | $156,090 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 50 | $148,000 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 50 | $150,210 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 50 | $131,250 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 50 | $129,610 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)7 certified filingsMedian offered wage $200,000
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)2 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported
Medical Dosimetrists pay by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do medical dosimetrists make?
- The median wage for medical dosimetrists in the U.S. is $147,470 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $132,080 and $167,030.
- Which state pays medical dosimetrists the most?
- Washington has the highest median wage for this occupation at $189,280 a year.
- What is the job outlook for medical dosimetrists?
- BLS projects employment to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035, with about 200 openings each year on average.
- What education do medical dosimetrists need?
- The typical entry-level education is: bachelor's degree.