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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2017)
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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$47.42
Entry wage$39.68
10th percentile wage$36.03
50th percentile wage$46.99
90th percentile wage$61.39
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services3099.8%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services3046.99
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
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$46.99 $36.62  $10.37
2016$45.89+2.4%$35.76 +2.4%$10.13
2015$45.01+2.0%$35.08 +2.0%$9.93
2014$44.17+1.9%$34.42 +1.9%$9.75
2013$43.32+1.9%$33.76 +1.9%$9.56
2012$42.48+2.0%$33.11 +2.0%$9.38
2011$41.82+1.6%$32.59 +1.6%$9.23
2010$41.09+1.8%$32.02 +1.8%$9.07
2009$40.65+1.1%$31.68 +1.1%$8.97
2008$39.44+3.1%$30.74 +3.1%$8.70
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$46.99 $23.51  $23.48
2016$45.89+2.4%$22.76 +3.3%$23.13
2015$45.01+2.0%$22.28 +2.1%$22.73
2014$44.17+1.9%$21.81 +2.2%$22.36
2013$43.32+1.9%$21.37 +2.1%$21.96
2012$42.48+2.0%$21.00 +1.7%$21.48
2011$41.82+1.6%$20.67 +1.6%$21.15
2010$41.09+1.8%$20.32 +1.7%$20.77
2009$40.65+1.1%$20.05 +1.4%$20.60
2008$39.44+3.1%$19.53 +2.6%$19.91
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford$46.9930
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford$46.9930
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