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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 40 | $104,990 | $50.48 | |
| Arkansas | $121,110 | $58.22 | ||
| California | 60 | $160,760 | $77.29 | |
| Florida | 130 | $128,380 | $61.72 | |
| Georgia | 70 | $137,410 | $66.06 | |
| Illinois | 70 | $123,390 | $59.32 | |
| Indiana | 50 | $114,700 | $55.15 | |
| Iowa | 40 | $109,590 | $52.69 | |
| Kansas | 40 | $124,340 | $59.78 | |
| Kentucky | 90 | $128,090 | $61.58 | |
| Maryland | 40 | $115,880 | $55.71 | |
| Massachusetts | 110 | $125,830 | $60.50 | |
| Michigan | 130 | $114,210 | $54.91 | |
| Nebraska | 50 | $75,590 | $36.34 | |
| New Jersey | 60 | $134,690 | $64.76 | |
| New York | 110 | $138,510 | $66.59 | |
| North Carolina | 100 | $123,040 | $59.15 | |
| Ohio | 80 | $108,740 | $52.28 | |
| Pennsylvania | 120 | $136,860 | $65.80 | |
| South Carolina | $124,920 | $60.06 | ||
| Tennessee | 80 | $118,700 | $57.07 | |
| Texas | 270 | $117,770 | $56.62 | |
| Virginia | 100 | $119,270 | $57.34 | |
| Washington | 40 | $151,130 | $72.66 | |
| Wisconsin | 60 | $114,620 | $55.11 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatment, manage patients undergoing radiation therapy, and maintain pertinent records. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, oncologic pathology, radiation biology, radiation oncology procedures and techniques, radiation dosimetry, tumor localization, treatment planning, patient communication and management, data collection, record-keeping, and applicable standards and regulations.
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
Certificate
Mohave Community College
Kingman, AZ
Associate Degree
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR
Bachelor's Degree
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
Certificate
Bachelor's Degree
Post-Baccalaureate Certification
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR
Bachelor's Degree
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$124,750 per yearNational average salarySlowJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as medical dosimetrists.
- Less than high school 3%
- High school graduate 2%
- College dropout 7%
- Associate’s degree 20%
- Bachelor’s degree 52%
- Master’s degree 13%
- Doctorate degree 3%
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