Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.
Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
Top skills:Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingWritingJudgment and Decision Making
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Medical Dosimetrist pay by experience level
Entry level$115,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$136,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$152,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$173,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$192,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+3.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
200
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Medical Dosimetrist salary by industry
Hospitals
2,010 workers
$153,000
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
1,740 workers
$152,500
Hospitals, Privately Owned
1,710 workers
$154,500
Ambulatory Health Care Services
1,070 workers
$158,500
Offices of Physicians
920 workers
$154,000
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
280 workers
$156,500
Hospitals, State Government Owned
180 workers
$146,000
Educational Services
120 workers
$149,500
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
120 workers
$149,500
Outpatient Care Centers
120 workers
$188,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Medical Dosimetrist make?
The average base salary for a Medical Dosimetrist in the United States is $153,500 per year, or about $73.80 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $136,500 and $173,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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