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Southwest Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment30
Mean wage$47.42
Entry wage$39.68
10th percentile wage$36.04
50th percentile wage$46.99
90th percentile wage$61.38
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services30100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services3046.99
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$46.99 $37.06  $9.93
2016$45.89+2.4%$36.19 +2.4%$9.70
2015$45.01+2.0%$35.50 +2.0%$9.51
2014$44.17+1.9%$34.83 +1.9%$9.33
2013$43.32+1.9%$34.17 +1.9%$9.16
2012$42.48+2.0%$33.50 +2.0%$8.98
2011$41.82+1.6%$32.98 +1.6%$8.84
2010$41.09+1.8%$32.41 +1.8%$8.68
2009$40.65+1.1%$32.06 +1.1%$8.59
2008$39.44+3.1%$31.10 +3.1%$8.33
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$46.99 $23.83  $23.16
2016$45.89+2.4%$23.07 +3.3%$22.82
2015$45.01+2.0%$22.59 +2.1%$22.43
2014$44.17+1.9%$22.10 +2.2%$22.07
2013$43.32+1.9%$21.66 +2.1%$21.67
2012$42.48+2.0%$21.29 +1.7%$21.20
2011$41.82+1.6%$20.95 +1.6%$20.87
2010$41.09+1.8%$20.60 +1.7%$20.49
2009$40.65+1.1%$20.32 +1.4%$20.33
2008$39.44+3.1%$19.80 +2.6%$19.64
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $46.9930
South Central $46.34100
North Central $41.1030
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $46.34100
North Central $41.1030
Southwest $46.9930
Wages in other areas
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