29 Series · SOC 29-2036
Medical Dosimetrists Salary
National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).
- $147,470
- Median / year
- $185,450
- Top 10% earn
- +3.5%
- Growth '23–'33
- 3,410
- US workers
Medical Dosimetrists earn a median of $147,470 per year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $147,470, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $111,670 (10th percentile) to $185,450 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 3,410 US workers. Washington pays the most ($189,280), since pay varies by state and metro area.
The pay verdict
Medical Dosimetrists earn a median of $147,470, putting them among the better-paid US occupations and higher than 95% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Healthcare Practitioners and Technical, it ranks #25 of 71 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 3.5% by 2033.
- $147,470
- Median annual wage
- Top 5%
- of 825 US occupations with published wages
- #25 of 71
- in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
- 1.7×
- 90th-to-10th pay spread
Highest-paying state: Washington at $189,280. Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Medical Dosimetrists (SOC 29-2036) pays a national median of $147,470 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $111,670 at the 10th percentile to $185,450 at the 90th, with a mean of $148,500 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 3,410 Americans work in this occupation across 27 reporting states and 22 metro areas.
BLS Employment Projections forecast a +3.5% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as slower than average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 200 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is Bachelor's degree. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of A for this role, with a fatality rate of 0.7 per 100,000 and injury rate of 1.5 per 100.
Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Washington pays the highest state median at $189,280, which is +28% above the national figure. The top metro is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $204,840 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.
Median Salary
$147,470
per year
Median Hourly
$70.90/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$148,500
average
Employment
3,410
jobs nationwide
How does this pay compare nationally?
Where Medical Dosimetrists pay sits nationally
Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median
$147,470 Top 5% higher than 95% of 825 US occupations
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Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025
Does this job pay well and grow?
Each dot is a 29-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Medical Dosimetrists; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).
Among 25 29-series occupations with growth data, Medical Dosimetrists sits on the slower-growing side at +3.5% growth and $147,470 median pay.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).
Job Outlook (2024–2034)
Projected Growth
+3.5%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
200
per year (projected)
Typical Education
Bachelor's degree
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034
Workplace Safety
All safety ratings →Very Safe
Safety Grade (BLS 2023)
Fatality Rate
0.7/100K
Injury Rate
1.5/100
Danger Index
6.4/100
Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023
Career Intelligence
Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Medical Dosimetrists roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.
Top Skills
Knowledge Areas
Key Tasks
- ▸ 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.
- ▸ Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.
- ▸ Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans.
- ▸ Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy.
- ▸ Record patient information, such as radiation doses administered, in patient records.
- ▸ Develop treatment plans, and calculate doses for brachytherapy procedures.
Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$111,670
25th Percentile
$132,080
Median
$147,470
75th Percentile
$167,030
90th Percentile
$185,450
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $189,280 | +28% above national |
| 2 | Oregon | $183,990 | +25% above national |
| 3 | New Jersey | $170,650 | +16% above national |
| 4 | New York | $166,540 | +13% above national |
| 5 | Illinois | $163,860 | +11% above national |
| 6 | Georgia | $155,390 | +5% above national |
| 7 | Florida | $153,490 | +4% above national |
| 8 | Ohio | $150,900 | +2% above national |
| 9 | Kansas | $150,670 | +2% above national |
| 10 | North Carolina | $147,830 | same as national |
| 11 | Maryland | $147,470 | same as national |
| 12 | Indiana | $144,320 | 2% below national |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $143,120 | 3% below national |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $142,850 | 3% below national |
| 15 | Virginia | $142,830 | 3% below national |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $142,300 | 4% below national |
| 17 | Arizona | $142,090 | 4% below national |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $140,990 | 4% below national |
| 19 | South Carolina | $140,530 | 5% below national |
| 20 | California | $140,380 | 5% below national |
| 21 | Arkansas | $138,260 | 6% below national |
| 22 | Michigan | $137,970 | 6% below national |
| 23 | Tennessee | $135,530 | 8% below national |
| 24 | Texas | $134,680 | 9% below national |
| 25 | Missouri | $129,610 | 12% below national |
| 26 | Mississippi | $115,490 | 22% below national |
| 27 | West Virginia | $45,350 | 69% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $204,840 | +39% above national |
| 2 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $177,250 | +20% above national |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $176,030 | +19% above national |
| 4 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $165,620 | +12% above national |
| 5 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $159,570 | +8% above national |
| 6 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $159,030 | +8% above national |
| 7 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $157,800 | +7% above national |
| 8 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $156,290 | +6% above national |
| 9 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $156,090 | +6% above national |
| 10 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $156,040 | +6% above national |
| 11 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $153,490 | +4% above national |
| 12 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $151,240 | +3% above national |
| 13 | Cleveland, OH | $150,900 | +2% above national |
| 14 | Jacksonville, FL | $150,210 | +2% above national |
| 15 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $148,000 | same as national |
| 16 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $147,470 | same as national |
| 17 | Columbus, OH | $144,370 | 2% below national |
| 18 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $142,090 | 4% below national |
| 19 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $139,210 | 6% below national |
| 20 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $133,240 | 10% below national |
| 21 | Pittsburgh, PA | $131,250 | 11% below national |
| 22 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $129,610 | 12% below national |
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What to do with this data
How to use Medical Dosimetrists pay figures in a real decision
- For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $167,030/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
- Location moves pay significantly: Washington leads at $189,280/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
- Compare this occupation against similar roles before you decide, so you are reading the pay band in context rather than in isolation. Compare jobs
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