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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment100
Mean wage$46.14
Entry wage$31.14
10th percentile wage$28.38
50th percentile wage$46.34
90th percentile wage$64.14
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services100100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services10046.34
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$46.34 $36.21 $10.13
2016$45.26+2.4%$35.36+2.4%$9.89
2015$44.39+2.0%$34.68+2.0%$9.70
2014$43.56+1.9%$34.04+1.9%$9.52
2013$42.73+1.9%$33.39+1.9%$9.34
2012$41.89+2.0%$32.74+2.0%$9.16
2011$41.24+1.6%$32.23+1.6%$9.02
2010$40.52+1.8%$31.66+1.8%$8.86
2009$40.09+1.1%$31.32+1.1%$8.76
2008$38.89+3.1%$30.39+3.1%$8.50
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$46.34 $21.40 $24.94
2016$45.26+2.4%$20.72+3.3%$24.54
2015$44.39+2.0%$20.28+2.1%$24.11
2014$43.56+1.9%$19.85+2.2%$23.71
2013$42.73+1.9%$19.45+2.1%$23.28
2012$41.89+2.0%$19.11+1.7%$22.78
2011$41.24+1.6%$18.81+1.6%$22.43
2010$40.52+1.8%$18.50+1.7%$22.02
2009$40.09+1.1%$18.25+1.4%$21.84
2008$38.89+3.1%$17.78+2.6%$21.11
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 2017
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $46.9930
South Central $46.34100
North Central $41.1030
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $46.34100
North Central $41.1030
Southwest $46.9930
Wages in other areas
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