SOC 292036

Medical Dosimetrists

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

National Median

$138,110

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$138,110

Entry Level (10th pct)

$103,760

Experienced (90th pct)

$176,360

Total Employed

3,970

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$103,760 - $125,600
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$125,600 - $157,840
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$157,840 - $176,360

Highest Paying Locations for Medical Dosimetrists

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$201,780

+46.1% vs national

Washington

$179,640

+30.1% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$176,360

+27.7% vs national

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

$170,220

+23.2% vs national

Oregon

$170,220

+23.2% vs national

Medical Dosimetrists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$201,780	40
Washington	$179,640	70
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$176,360	40
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$170,220	30
Oregon	$170,220	50
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$166,540	310
New Jersey	$165,100	100
New York	$160,850	350
Georgia	$159,790	130
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$159,790	80
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$159,420	100
Connecticut	$153,650	30
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$153,090	30
Colorado	$151,290	40
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$150,870	70
California	$149,080	190
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$147,420	50
Virginia	$146,960	110
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$146,050	N/A
Cleveland, OH	$145,480	N/A
South Carolina	$145,380	60
Maryland	$142,300	40
Massachusetts	$141,890	70
North Carolina	$141,090	130
Illinois	$140,780	100
Florida	$140,290	370
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$138,650	50
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$137,880	70
Kentucky	$134,070	50
Texas	$133,680	430
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$133,260	90
Wisconsin	$131,410	100
Indiana	$131,190	40
Michigan	$130,840	200
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$130,360	N/A
Tennessee	$130,360	100
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$129,660	N/A
Iowa	$128,690	30
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$128,350	150
Pennsylvania	$128,030	290
Arizona	$127,980	50
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$127,800	30
Ohio	$127,150	N/A
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH	$127,150	140
Pittsburgh, PA	$126,530	N/A
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$123,130	40
Missouri	$119,170	40
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI	$118,530	40
Mississippi	$79,520	70
West Virginia	$40,600	30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Medical Dosimetrists?

The national median annual salary for Medical Dosimetrists is $138,110, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Medical Dosimetristss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Medical Dosimetristss is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median salary of $201,780.

How much can an experienced Medical Dosimetrists make?

Top-earning Medical Dosimetristss (90th percentile) make $176,360 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.