What are the main factors that influence a Radiation Physicist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Radiation Physicist's salary?

A Radiation Physicist's salary grows with experience: starting around $205,219 for beginners, reaching about $210,601 at mid-level, and approach $226,084 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Radiation Physicist?

Radiation Physicist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Radiation Physicist roles are District of Columbia $236,136, California $235,240, Massachusetts $232,105. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Radiation Physicist roles make?

Salaries for Radiation Physicist level roles vary by specialization: Radiation Oncology Physicist: $339,584; Head Medical Physicist: $309,100; Chief Medical Physicist: $309,043; Expert/ Lead Physicist: $157,300; Specialist Physicist: $140,800.

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Radiation Physicist Salary in Delaware

How much does a Radiation Physicist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Radiation Physicist in Delaware is $215,982 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $104.

However, a Radiation Physicist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $267,704
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $191,946 to $243,055
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $170,063

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Radiation Physicist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$243,055	$20,255	$4,674	$117
Average	$215,982	$17,998	$4,153	$104
25th Percentile	$191,946	$15,996	$3,691	$92

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Key Factors That Influence Radiation Physicist Salaries

A Radiation Physicist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Radiation Physicist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Radiation Physicist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $205,219
Early Career (1-2 years): $207,013
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $210,601
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $215,982
Expert (over 8 years): $226,084

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Radiation Physicist	$205,219
Intermediate Level Radiation Physicist	$207,013
Senior Level Radiation Physicist	$210,601
Specialist Level Radiation Physicist	$215,982
Expert Level Radiation Physicist	$226,084

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How Do Radiation Physicist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Radiation Physicists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $236,136.
California: $235,240.
Massachusetts: $232,105.

District of Columbia $236,136 California $235,240 Massachusetts $232,105 Washington $231,252 New Jersey $231,167 Alaska $230,868 Connecticut $227,925 New York $226,731

Hawaii $222,913 Rhode Island $221,121 Maryland $219,906 Minnesota $218,242 Colorado $217,602 Illinois $217,389 Oregon $216,579 Delaware $215,982

New Hampshire $215,606 Virginia $214,766 Pennsylvania $212,313 Nevada $211,076 North Dakota $210,671 Michigan $210,031 Wisconsin $209,797 Vermont $209,327

Texas $208,026 Maine $207,941 Arizona $207,813 Ohio $207,664 Georgia $205,702 Indiana $204,721 Wyoming $204,529 Utah $204,230

Iowa $204,102 Kansas $203,079 Louisiana $202,780 North Carolina $202,673 Missouri $202,631 Florida $201,799 Montana $201,351 Nebraska $200,924

Kentucky $200,690 South Carolina $199,837 Tennessee $199,304 Idaho $199,090 New Mexico $197,533 Oklahoma $197,192 Alabama $195,934 South Dakota $193,823

Arkansas $192,671 West Virginia $192,052 Mississippi $190,197

Top Paying Cities for Radiation Physicists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $215,009
Little Creek: $216,583
Magnolia: $216,272

Lincoln, DE $215,009 Little Creek, DE $216,583 Magnolia, DE $216,272 Milford, DE $215,555 Marydel, DE $215,909 Millsboro, DE $214,107 Millville, DE $214,437 Milton, DE $214,809

Nassau, DE $214,964 Ocean View, DE $214,401 Rehoboth Beach, DE $214,813 Seaford, DE $214,934 Selbyville, DE $214,045 Smyrna, DE $216,732 Viola, DE $215,734 Woodside, DE $216,314

Bear, DE $215,815 Newark, DE $215,734 Claymont, DE $216,176 Delaware City, DE $215,950 Hockessin, DE $215,715 Kirkwood, DE $215,909 Middletown, DE $215,992 Montchanin, DE $215,764

New Castle, DE $215,796 Odessa, DE $216,099 Port Penn, DE $216,244 Rockland, DE $215,785 Saint Georges, DE $215,924 Townsend, DE $216,257 Winterthur, DE $215,811 Lewes, DE $214,892

Wilmington, DE $215,726 Dover, DE $216,583 Dover Afb, DE $215,442 Bethany Beach, DE $214,175 Bethel, DE $214,397 Bridgeville, DE $214,902 Camden Wyoming, DE $215,973 Cheswold, DE $216,513

Clayton, DE $216,519 Dagsboro, DE $214,026 Delmar, DE $213,682 Ellendale, DE $214,331 Felton, DE $215,538 Fenwick Island, DE $214,073 Frankford, DE $213,700 Frederica, DE $215,751

Georgetown, DE $213,945 Greenwood, DE $214,937 Harbeson, DE $214,173 Harrington, DE $215,265 Hartly, DE $215,935 Houston, DE $214,958 Kenton, DE $216,530 Laurel, DE $213,817

Yorklyn, DE $215,779

Radiation Physicist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Radiation Physicist salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $242,953. While startup companies pay approximate $206,295.

Radiation Physicist Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$206,295
Growth Stage	51~500	$217,959
Established	501~5000	$234,836
Enterprise	5000+	$242,953

Radiation Physicist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Radiation Physicist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 20% above the average. In contrast, Radiation Physicist positions in Biotechnology or Pharmaceuticals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Radiation Physicist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Radiation Physicist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$259,178	$125.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$237,580	$114.0	10%

Radiation Physicist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Radiation Physicist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$191,946

Average $215,982/year

$243,055

$15,996

Average $17,998/month

$20,255

$3,691

Average $4,153/week

$4,674

$92

Average $104/hour

$117

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$243,055	$20,255	$4,674	$117
Average	$215,982	$17,998	$4,153	$104
25th Percentile	$191,946	$15,996	$3,691	$92

Radiation Physicist Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Radiation Physicist, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Radiology Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $156,363 - a projected growth of -28% over your current level.

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