Medical Dosimetrists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for medical dosimetrists in the U.S. is $147,470 ($70.90 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $147,470
- Mean annual wage
- $148,500
- Median hourly wage
- $70.90
- Employment
- 3,410
3,410 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $111,670 | $53.69 |
| 25th percentile | $132,080 | $63.50 |
| Median (50th) | $147,470 | $70.90 |
| 75th percentile | $167,030 | $80.31 |
| 90th percentile | $185,450 | $89.16 |
Highest-paying states for medical dosimetrists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $189,280 | 60 |
| Oregon | $183,990 | 40 |
| New Jersey | $170,650 | 90 |
| New York | $166,540 | 300 |
| Illinois | $163,860 | 140 |
| Georgia | $155,390 | 140 |
| Florida | $153,490 | 320 |
| Ohio | $150,900 | — |
| Kansas | $150,670 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $147,830 | 140 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $45,350 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $115,490 median annual wage
- Missouri: $129,610 median annual wage
- Texas: $134,680 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $135,530 median annual wage
About this occupation
Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.
Typical tasks
- Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
- Perform quality assurance system checks, such as calibrations, on treatment planning computers.
- Educate patients regarding treatment plans, physiological reactions to treatment, or post-treatment care.
- Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
- Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
- Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 3.1% |
| Associate's degree | 14.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 53.3% |
| Master's degree | 23.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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