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South Central WDA (1Q 2016)
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Estimated employment100
Mean wage$45.98
Entry wage$30.97
10th percentile wage$28.39
50th percentile wage$45.90
90th percentile wage$64.82
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services100100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services100$45.90
Radiation Therapists (29-1124)
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Mean Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$45.90 $35.50  $10.40
2015$44.73+2.6%$34.60 +2.6%$10.14
2014$43.90+1.9%$33.95 +1.9%$9.95
2013$43.06+1.9%$33.30 +1.9%$9.76
2012$42.22+2.0%$32.65 +2.0%$9.57
2011$41.57+1.6%$32.15 +1.6%$9.42
2010$40.84+1.8%$31.58 +1.8%$9.25
2009$40.40+1.1%$31.25 +1.1%$9.15
2008$39.20+3.1%$30.32 +3.1%$8.88
2007$37.89+3.5%$29.30 +3.5%$8.58
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$45.90 $20.85  $25.05
2015$44.73+2.6%$20.27 +2.9%$24.47
2014$43.90+1.9%$19.83 +2.2%$24.06
2013$43.06+1.9%$19.43 +2.1%$23.63
2012$42.22+2.0%$19.10 +1.7%$23.12
2011$41.57+1.6%$18.80 +1.6%$22.77
2010$40.84+1.8%$18.48 +1.7%$22.35
2009$40.40+1.1%$18.23 +1.4%$22.17
2008$39.20+3.1%$17.77 +2.6%$21.43
2007$37.89+3.5%$17.20 +3.3%$20.69
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $45.90 100
Southwest $45.06 30
Northwest $43.67 30
North Central $42.88 30
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $45.90 100
Northwest $43.67 30
North Central $42.88 30
Southwest $45.06 30
Wages in other areas
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