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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$44.39
Entry wage$34.72
10th percentile wage$33.16
50th percentile wage$42.88
90th percentile wage$60.43
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services30100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services30$42.88
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$42.88 $36.07  $6.81
2015$41.79+2.6%$35.15 +2.6%$6.64
2014$41.01+1.9%$34.50 +1.9%$6.51
2013$40.23+1.9%$33.84 +1.9%$6.39
2012$39.44+2.0%$33.18 +2.0%$6.26
2011$38.83+1.6%$32.66 +1.6%$6.17
2010$38.15+1.8%$32.09 +1.8%$6.06
2009$37.74+1.1%$31.75 +1.1%$5.99
2008$36.62+3.1%$30.80 +3.1%$5.82
2007$35.39+3.5%$29.77 +3.5%$5.62
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$42.88 $21.85  $21.03
2015$41.79+2.6%$21.24 +2.9%$20.55
2014$41.01+1.9%$20.78 +2.2%$20.22
2013$40.23+1.9%$20.37 +2.1%$19.86
2012$39.44+2.0%$20.02 +1.7%$19.43
2011$38.83+1.6%$19.70 +1.6%$19.13
2010$38.15+1.8%$19.37 +1.7%$18.78
2009$37.74+1.1%$19.11 +1.4%$18.63
2008$36.62+3.1%$18.62 +2.6%$18.00
2007$35.39+3.5%$18.02 +3.3%$17.37
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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