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Radiation Therapists (29-1124) in Connecticut
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State of Connecticut (1Q 2023)
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Estimated Employment180
Mean wage$52.40
Entry wage$39.81
10th percentile wage$40.01
50th percentile wage$51.11
90th percentile wage$72.39
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Hospitals9051.7%
Ambulatory Health Care Services
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Hospitals90$51.11
Ambulatory Health Care Services$50.38
Radiation Therapists (29-1124)
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist 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 OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $51.11$42.06 $9.05
2022$49.22+3.8%$40.50+3.8%$8.72
2021$47.03+4.7%$38.70+4.7%$8.33
2020$45.80+2.7%$37.69+2.7%$8.11
2019$44.87+2.1%$36.93+2.1%$7.95
2018$43.84+2.3%$36.08+2.3%$7.76
2017$42.91+2.2%$35.31+2.2%$7.60
2016$42.02+2.1%$34.58+2.1%$7.44
2015$41.22+1.9%$33.92+1.9%$7.30
2014$40.39+2.1%$33.24+2.1%$7.15
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $51.11 $25.76 $25.35
2022$49.22+3.8%$24.90+3.4%$24.31
2021$47.03+4.7%$23.56+5.7%$23.46
2020$45.80+2.7%$22.76+3.5%$23.04
2019$44.87+2.1%$22.11+2.9%$22.76
2018$43.84+2.3%$21.46+3.0%$22.38
2017$42.91+2.2%$20.85+2.9%$22.06
2016$42.02+2.1%$20.37+2.4%$21.65
2015$41.22+1.9%$19.85+2.6%$21.37
2014$40.39+2.1%$19.43+2.2%$20.96

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

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.
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