Radiation Protection Supervisor Salary in the United States

How much does a Radiation Protection Supervisor make in the United States?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Radiation Protection Supervisor in the United States is $80,288 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $94,629
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $70,780 to $87,795
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $62,123
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Radiation Protection Supervisor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
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Monthly
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Weekly
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75th Percentile $87,795 $7,316 $1,688 $42
Average $80,288 $6,691 $1,544 $39
25th Percentile $70,780 $5,898 $1,361 $34
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Key Factors That Influence Radiation Protection Supervisor Salaries

A Radiation Protection Supervisor'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 Protection Supervisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Radiation Protection Supervisor'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): $62,009
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $68,668
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $80,948
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $75,157
  • Expert (over 8 years): $111,955
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$62,009 0 yr
$68,668 < 2 yrs
$80,948 2-4 yrs
$75,157 5-8 yrs
$111,955 > 8 yrs
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How Do Radiation Protection Supervisor 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 Protection Supervisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $88,895.
  • California: $88,558.
  • Massachusetts: $87,378.

Top Paying Cities for Radiation Protection Supervisors

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: $101,268
  • San Francisco: $100,159
  • Oakland: $98,048

What Skills Can Increase a Radiation Protection Supervisor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 12.67% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Customer Contact (Mentioned in 2.17% Job Postings): Customer Contact is the process of handling a query of the customer before, during, and after the purchase of any product or service.
  • General Ledger (Mentioned in 1.09% Job Postings): Creating and keeping track of business transactions and activities to monitor financial operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 12.67%
Customer Contact 2.17%
General Ledger 1.09%
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 Radiation Protection Supervisor's salary.
  • General Ledger: Can increase your salary by up to 21%.
  • KPI: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
  • Coaching: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
General Ledger
$97,149
21%
KPI
$88,317
10%
Coaching
$87,514
9%
Influencing
$87,514
9%
Supply Chain
$86,711
8%
Building Relationships
$85,908
7%
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Radiation Protection Supervisor Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Radiation Protection Supervisor roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Radiation Protection Supervisor positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Transportation typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Radiation Protection Supervisor as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Radiation Protection Supervisor

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$104,375$50.030%
Financial Services$100,360$48.025%
Healthcare$96,346$46.020%
Software & Networking$92,331$44.015%
Chemicals$84,303$41.05%

Radiation Protection Supervisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Radiation Protection Supervisor'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 July 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Radiation Protection Supervisor

Salaries for a Radiation Protection Supervisor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $82,233 in 2023 to around $81,487 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Radiation Protection Supervisor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Radiation Protection Supervisor Over Time

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2023
$82,233
2024
$82,119
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