Radiation Therapists (29-1124) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		200
Mean wage		$45.99
Entry wage		$32.62
10th percentile wage		$30.21
50th percentile wage		$45.41
90th percentile wage		$64.07

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Hospitals	150	74.6%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Hospitals	150	47.78

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$45.41		$36.43		$8.98
2016	$44.35	+2.4%	$35.58	+2.4%	$8.77
2015	$43.50	+2%	$34.90	+2%	$8.60
2014	$42.68	+1.9%	$34.24	+1.9%	$8.44
2013	$41.87	+1.9%	$33.59	+1.9%	$8.28
2012	$41.05	+2%	$32.93	+2%	$8.12
2011	$40.42	+1.6%	$32.42	+1.6%	$7.99
2010	$39.71	+1.8%	$31.85	+1.8%	$7.85
2009	$39.28	+1.1%	$31.51	+1.1%	$7.77
2008	$38.11	+3.1%	$30.58	+3.1%	$7.54
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$45.41		$22.06		$23.35
2016	$44.35	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$22.99
2015	$43.50	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$22.59
2014	$42.68	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$22.22
2013	$41.87	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$21.82
2012	$41.05	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$21.35
2011	$40.42	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$21.02
2010	$39.71	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$20.64
2009	$39.28	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$20.47
2008	$38.11	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$19.78

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

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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