Medical Dosimetrist Salary
Medical Dosimetrists earn a median $147,470 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
What medical dosimetrists do
Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.0% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 200
Employment of medical dosimetrists is projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Medical Dosimetrist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$24,127
- Social Security (6.2%)$9,143
- Medicare (1.45%)$2,138
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$112,062
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $111,670 | $53.69 | $87,390 |
| 25th percentile | $132,080 | $63.50 | $101,543 |
| Median (50th) | $147,470 | $70.90 | $112,062 |
| 75th percentile | $167,030 | $80.30 | $125,431 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $185,450 | $89.16 | $138,080 |
Medical Dosimetrist salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $189,280 | +5.4% | $140,935 | $152,800 – $229,060 | 60 |
| Oregon | $183,990 | +8.1% | $121,109 | $168,850 – $201,990 | 40 |
| New Jersey | $170,650 | +3.4% | $119,225 | $145,450 – $234,140 | 90 |
| New York | $166,540 | +3.5% | $116,310 | $131,730 – $210,520 | 300 |
| Illinois | $163,860 | +16.4% | $115,298 | $127,720 – $176,290 | 140 |
| Georgia | $155,390 | −2.8% | $110,033 | $127,320 – $215,010 | 140 |
| Florida | $153,490 | +9.4% | $116,176 | $123,880 – $177,250 | 320 |
| Ohio | $150,900 | +18.7% | $111,039 | $105,630 – $164,220 | — |
| Kansas | $150,670 | — | $106,641 | $110,490 – $168,730 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $147,830 | +4.8% | $106,918 | $124,970 – $176,360 | 140 |
| Maryland | $147,470 | +3.6% | $105,278 | $126,400 – $172,790 | 40 |
| Indiana | $144,320 | +10.0% | $105,681 | $129,770 – $198,080 | 60 |
| Oklahoma | $143,120 | — | $103,194 | $109,650 – $154,490 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $142,850 | +11.6% | $104,518 | $106,350 – $167,160 | 160 |
| Virginia | $142,830 | −2.8% | $101,492 | $99,340 – $184,990 | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $142,300 | +8.3% | $102,367 | $113,290 – $164,480 | 80 |
| Arizona | $142,090 | +11.0% | $105,041 | $106,540 – $173,440 | 40 |
| Massachusetts | $140,990 | −0.6% | $100,803 | $111,550 – $174,810 | 60 |
| South Carolina | $140,530 | −3.3% | $100,044 | $100,070 – $159,240 | 60 |
| California | $140,380 | −5.8% | $96,565 | $58,620 – $202,360 | 240 |
| Arkansas | $138,260 | — | $100,587 | $116,510 – $184,630 | 30 |
| Michigan | $137,970 | +5.4% | $99,956 | $117,320 – $157,910 | 130 |
| Tennessee | $135,530 | +4.0% | $103,901 | $68,340 – $163,100 | 60 |
| Texas | $134,680 | +0.7% | $103,320 | $118,960 – $174,880 | 330 |
| Missouri | $129,610 | +8.8% | $94,700 | $110,230 – $177,500 | 80 |
| Mississippi | $115,490 | +45.2% | $86,190 | $82,670 – $144,960 | 40 |
| West Virginia | $45,350 | +11.7% | $37,304 | $44,310 – $125,730 | 60 |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $96,590 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
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| Radiologic Technologist and Technician | $80,110 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician | $74,310 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Orthotist and Prosthetist | $81,110 | Master's degree | +12.9% |
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| Surgical Technologist | $64,650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
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| Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician | $62,930 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical dosimetrist make?
The national median salary for medical dosimetrists is $147,470 a year ($70.90 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $111,670 and the top 10% earn over $185,450. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays medical dosimetrists the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $189,280.
How many medical dosimetrists are there in the U.S.?
About 3,410 people work as medical dosimetrists nationwide.