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Estimated employment20
Mean wage$47.74
Entry wage$41.01
10th percentile wage$37.64
50th percentile wage$47.06
90th percentile wage$61.22
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Education and Health Services20100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Education and Health Services20$47.06
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.
Median Wage History
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$47.06 $38.42 $8.64
2017$46.67+.8%$38.10+.8%$8.57
2016$45.59+2.4%$37.22+2.4%$8.37
2015$44.87+1.6%$36.64+1.6%$8.24
2014$44.01+2.0%$35.93+2.0%$8.08
2013$43.19+1.9%$35.26+1.9%$7.93
2012$42.36+1.9%$34.59+1.9%$7.78
2011$41.54+2.0%$33.91+2.0%$7.63
2010$40.90+1.6%$33.39+1.6%$7.51
2009$40.18+1.8%$32.80+1.8%$7.38
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$47.06 $24.57 $22.49
2017$46.67+.8%$24.31+1.1%$22.36
2016$45.59+2.4%$23.66+2.8%$21.93
2015$44.87+1.6%$23.12+2.3%$21.76
2014$44.01+2.0%$22.63+2.1%$21.38
2013$43.19+1.9%$22.15+2.2%$21.04
2012$42.36+1.9%$21.70+2.1%$20.66
2011$41.54+2.0%$21.33+1.7%$20.21
2010$40.90+1.6%$21.00+1.6%$19.90
2009$40.18+1.8%$20.64+1.7%$19.54
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 2018
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest$47.0620
North Central$41.0440
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central$41.0440
Southwest$47.0620
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