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Medical Dosimetrists

Median Salary
132,880
Job Outlook
+5%

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

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

What is the job outlook?

Employment of medical dosimetrists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 200 openings for medical dosimetrists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$39,050

10%

$132,880

Median

$173,170

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

    40%

  • Post baccalaureate

    35%

  • Master's degree

    15%

  • First professional degree

    5%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    5%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist

Skills and Interest

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Biology
  • Education and Training

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.