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Hourly Wage for Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist Salary in the United States

What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for a Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist in the United States is $61, which translates to an annual salary of about $126,418.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $68 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55 to $65 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $49 per hour
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Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $134,544 $11,212 $2,587 $65
Average $126,418 $10,535 $2,431 $61
25th Percentile $113,463 $9,455 $2,182 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist Salaries

A Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist'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:

  • Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist (0-0 years): $126,418
  • Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) I (2-4 years): $105,247
  • Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) II (4-7 years): $122,655
  • Chief Medical Physicist (7-10 years): $308,484
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist0-0 years$126,418
Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) I2-4 years$105,247
Radiation Therapy Technologist (ARRT) II4-7 years$122,655
Chief Medical Physicist7-10 years$308,484
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Top Paying Cities for Radiation Therapy Dosimetrists

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:

  • San Jose: $159,451
  • San Francisco: $157,883
  • Oakland: $154,382

What Skills Can Increase a Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 21.08% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Eclipse (Mentioned in 3.83% Job Postings): Eclipse Skills provides a framework to gamify the learning experiuence of users for the Eclipse IDE and RCP applications. It will track the users progress and knowledge status.
  • Calibration (Mentioned in 1.22% Job Postings): In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.
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Planning 21.08%
Eclipse 3.83%
Calibration 1.22%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist's salary.
  • Quality Management: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Calibration: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Agility: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Management
 $141,588
12%
Calibration
 $139,060
10%
Agility
 $139,060
10%
Coaching
 $136,531
8%
Commitment
 $136,531
8%
Dedication
 $136,531
8%
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How Education impacts a Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Radiation Therapy Dosimetrists enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $133,118 and $139,883).

Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.4%
High School 5.4%
Associates 18.5%
Bachelors 55.4%
Masters 17.4%
Doctorate 3.3%
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Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist'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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$113,463
Average $126,418/year
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Average $61/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $134,544 $11,212 $2,587 $65
Average $126,418 $10,535 $2,431 $61
25th Percentile $113,463 $9,455 $2,182 $55

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FAQ about Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist

1. What are the responsibilities of Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist?

Calculates computerized isodose plans for radiation oncology patients. Computes standard dose calculations and determines computerized generation of isodose curves for external beam hyperthermia and brachytherapy radiation treatment programs. Calculates treatment machine settings, documents calculations, and records treatment data in therapy chart. Interprets physician prescriptions to develop a therapeutic treatment plan. Typically requires completion of a training program in medical dosimetry and ARRT registration in radiation therapy. Requires a bachelor's degree of physical or biological sciences. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

2. What are the skills of Radiation Therapy Dosimetrist

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Planning: An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.

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Eclipse: Eclipse Skills provides a framework to gamify the learning experiuence of users for the Eclipse IDE and RCP applications. It will track the users progress and knowledge status.

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Calibration: In measurement technology and metrology, calibration is the comparison of measurement values delivered by a device under test with those of a calibration standard of known accuracy. Such a standard could be another measurement device of known accuracy, a device generating the quantity to be measured such as a voltage, a sound tone, or a physical artefact, such as a metre ruler. The outcome of the comparison can result in one of the following: no significant error being noted on the device under test a significant error being noted but no adjustment made an adjustment made to correct the error to an acceptable levelStrictly speaking, the term "calibration" means just the act of comparison, and does not include any subsequent adjustment. The calibration standard is normally traceable to a national standard held by a national metrological body.

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