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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$45.67
Entry wage$38.80
10th percentile wage$35.42
50th percentile wage$45.06
90th percentile wage$59.48
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services30100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services30$45.06
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$45.06 $36.59  $8.47
2015$43.92+2.6%$35.66 +2.6%$8.25
2014$43.09+1.9%$34.99 +1.9%$8.10
2013$42.27+1.9%$34.32 +1.9%$7.95
2012$41.45+2.0%$33.66 +2.0%$7.79
2011$40.80+1.6%$33.13 +1.6%$7.67
2010$40.09+1.8%$32.55 +1.8%$7.54
2009$39.66+1.1%$32.21 +1.1%$7.45
2008$38.48+3.1%$31.25 +3.1%$7.23
2007$37.19+3.5%$30.20 +3.5%$6.99
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$45.06 $23.35  $21.71
2015$43.92+2.6%$22.70 +2.9%$21.22
2014$43.09+1.9%$22.21 +2.2%$20.88
2013$42.27+1.9%$21.76 +2.1%$20.51
2012$41.45+2.0%$21.39 +1.7%$20.06
2011$40.80+1.6%$21.05 +1.6%$19.75
2010$40.09+1.8%$20.70 +1.7%$19.39
2009$39.66+1.1%$20.42 +1.4%$19.24
2008$38.48+3.1%$19.90 +2.6%$18.58
2007$37.19+3.5%$19.26 +3.3%$17.93
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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