Dosimetrist Salary in the United States

How much does a Dosimetrist make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dosimetrist in the United States is $126,633 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $61.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,048
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,537 to $135,225
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $103,524
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Dosimetrist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $135,225 $11,269 $2,600 $65
Average $126,633 $10,553 $2,435 $61
25th Percentile $114,537 $9,545 $2,203 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Dosimetrist Salaries

A 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.

Top Paying Cities for 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: $159,722
  • San Francisco: $157,973
  • Oakland: $154,644

What Skills Can Increase a 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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Skills Demand Percentage
Planning 21.08%
Eclipse 3.83%
Calibration 1.22%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 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
$141,829
12%
Calibration
$139,296
10%
Agility
$139,296
10%
Coaching
$136,764
8%
Commitment
$136,764
8%
Dedication
$136,764
8%
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How Education impacts a Dosimetrist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many 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 Dosimetrist with a Bachelor's Degree is between $133,118 and $139,883).

Dosimetrist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for 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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Dosimetrist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Dosimetrist

Salaries for a Dosimetrist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $126,753 in 2023 to around $124,273 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Dosimetrist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Dosimetrist Over Time

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2023
$126,753
2024
$125,530
2025
$124,273
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2023 $126,753
2024 $125,530
2025 $124,273
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