Radiation Therapists (29-1124) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment		160
Mean wage		$49.20
Entry wage		$37.99
10th percentile wage		$34.83
50th percentile wage		$48.31
90th percentile wage		$65.82

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Hospitals	160	100.0%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Hospitals	160	$48.31

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	$48.31		$37.59		$10.72
2017	$47.91	+.8%	$37.28	+.8%	$10.63
2016	$46.80	+2.4%	$36.42	+2.4%	$10.39
2015	$46.07	+1.6%	$35.84	+1.6%	$10.22
2014	$45.18	+2.0%	$35.16	+2.0%	$10.03
2013	$44.34	+1.9%	$34.50	+1.9%	$9.84
2012	$43.49	+1.9%	$33.84	+1.9%	$9.65
2011	$42.64	+2.0%	$33.18	+2.0%	$9.46
2010	$41.98	+1.6%	$32.67	+1.6%	$9.32
2009	$41.25	+1.8%	$32.09	+1.8%	$9.15
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$48.31		$22.55		$25.76
2017	$47.91	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	$25.59
2016	$46.80	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$25.09
2015	$46.07	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	$24.85
2014	$45.18	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$24.41
2013	$44.34	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	$24.01
2012	$43.49	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$23.57
2011	$42.64	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	$23.07
2010	$41.98	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$22.71
2009	$41.25	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	$22.30

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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