The average salary for a medical dosimetrist in the United States is $131,850, but the range typically falls between $113,880 and $153,360. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $63.39, with a range between $54.75 and $73.73.
There are approximately 3,900 people employed as a medical dosimetrist in the United States. With Texas, New York, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of medical dosimetrists.The state with the best pay for a medical dosimetrist is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $157,340, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $80,700.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $86,480 | $41.58 |
| 25th Percentile | $113,880 | $54.75 |
| Median | $132,880 | $63.88 |
| 75th Percentile | $153,360 | $73.73 |
| 90th Percentile | $170,330 | $81.89 |
The salary of a medical dosimetrist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a medical dosimetrist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for medical dosimetrists are Alaska, Washington, New York, New Jersey, Colorado while the worst states are West Virginia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $51,580 | $157,340 | $179,940 |
| Arizona | $83,280 | $131,460 | $156,770 |
| Arkansas | $124,060 | $151,060 | $225,770 |
| Colorado | $129,210 | $151,390 | $171,680 |
| Connecticut | $121,050 | $144,590 | $168,860 |
| Florida | $106,240 | $134,230 | $167,380 |
| Georgia | $112,110 | $144,930 | $187,590 |
| Illinois | $102,340 | $136,540 | $163,760 |
| Indiana | $107,330 | $127,180 | $150,020 |
| Iowa | $106,450 | $125,250 | $142,410 |
| Kansas | $104,990 | $160,120 | >$239,200 |
| Kentucky | $38,610 | $86,280 | $141,790 |
| Maryland | $107,730 | $135,880 | $163,480 |
| Massachusetts | $103,380 | $135,950 | $161,960 |
| Michigan | $110,130 | $127,360 | $138,040 |
| Minnesota | $81,800 | $112,210 | $142,530 |
| Mississippi | $42,800 | $74,860 | $128,560 |
| Missouri | $87,120 | $120,080 | $146,340 |
| New Jersey | $136,860 | $157,980 | $196,930 |
| New York | $124,910 | $158,340 | $196,380 |
| North Carolina | $56,680 | $124,140 | $152,920 |
| Ohio | $108,240 | $136,440 | $219,180 |
| Oregon | $104,170 | $154,220 | $198,050 |
| Pennsylvania | $104,110 | $130,490 | $157,990 |
| South Carolina | $121,170 | $140,120 | $153,880 |
| Tennessee | $59,990 | $112,080 | $138,800 |
| Texas | $102,890 | $130,510 | $162,350 |
| Virginia | $122,440 | $149,200 | $163,650 |
| Washington | $76,320 | $177,710 | >$239,200 |
| West Virginia | $31,350 | $80,700 | $151,660 |
| Wisconsin | $105,240 | $127,560 | $144,950 |
Even between cities, the salary of a medical dosimetrist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for medical dosimetrists is Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, WA with an average salary of $183,960.The city with the lowest average salary for medical dosimetrists is St. Louis, MO with an average salary of $120,330.
Areas with highest average salaries for medical dosimetrists
Areas with lowest average salaries for medical dosimetrists
The number of medical dosimetrists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2021, the number of medical dosimetrists has increased by 1,500. On average, the number of medical dosimetrists has been increasing by 20.8% each year. The salary of medical dosimetrists has been increasing. Since 2021, the salary of medical dosimetrists has increased by $7,100. On average, the salary of medical dosimetrists has been increasing by 1.9% each year.
Medical Dosimetrists are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for medical dosimetrists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
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