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Estimated employment190
Mean wage$45.43
Entry wage$32.21
10th percentile wage$30.00
50th percentile wage$44.68
90th percentile wage$63.46
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Hospitals15076.7%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Hospitals15046.95
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$44.68 $35.74  $8.94
2015$43.55+2.6%$34.83 +2.6%$8.71
2014$42.73+1.9%$34.18 +1.9%$8.55
2013$41.91+1.9%$33.53 +1.9%$8.39
2012$41.10+2.0%$32.88 +2.0%$8.22
2011$40.46+1.6%$32.36 +1.6%$8.10
2010$39.75+1.8%$31.80 +1.8%$7.95
2009$39.33+1.1%$31.46 +1.1%$7.87
2008$38.16+3.1%$30.52 +3.1%$7.63
2007$36.88+3.5%$29.50 +3.5%$7.38
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$44.68 $21.45  $23.23
2015$43.55+2.6%$20.85 +2.9%$22.70
2014$42.73+1.9%$20.40 +2.2%$22.33
2013$41.91+1.9%$19.99 +2.1%$21.92
2012$41.10+2.0%$19.65 +1.7%$21.45
2011$40.46+1.6%$19.34 +1.6%$21.12
2010$39.75+1.8%$19.02 +1.7%$20.74
2009$39.33+1.1%$18.76 +1.4%$20.57
2008$38.16+3.1%$18.28 +2.6%$19.88
2007$36.88+3.5%$17.69 +3.3%$19.18
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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Best Pay
Connecticut $44.68 190
Highest Employment
Connecticut $44.68 190

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016

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