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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$44.58
Entry wage$30.92
10th percentile wage$28.18
50th percentile wage$43.67
90th percentile wage$67.45
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services30100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services30$43.67
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$43.67 $34.49  $9.18
2015$42.56+2.6%$33.61 +2.6%$8.95
2014$41.76+1.9%$32.98 +1.9%$8.78
2013$40.97+1.9%$32.35 +1.9%$8.61
2012$40.17+2.0%$31.73 +2.0%$8.44
2011$39.55+1.6%$31.23 +1.6%$8.31
2010$38.85+1.8%$30.69 +1.8%$8.17
2009$38.44+1.1%$30.36 +1.1%$8.08
2008$37.29+3.1%$29.45 +3.1%$7.84
2007$36.05+3.5%$28.47 +3.5%$7.58
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$43.67 $19.32  $24.35
2015$42.56+2.6%$18.78 +2.9%$23.78
2014$41.76+1.9%$18.38 +2.2%$23.39
2013$40.97+1.9%$18.01 +2.1%$22.96
2012$40.17+2.0%$17.70 +1.7%$22.47
2011$39.55+1.6%$17.42 +1.6%$22.13
2010$38.85+1.8%$17.13 +1.7%$21.73
2009$38.44+1.1%$16.90 +1.4%$21.54
2008$37.29+3.1%$16.46 +2.6%$20.83
2007$36.05+3.5%$15.94 +3.3%$20.11
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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