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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$49.21
Entry wage$41.14
10th percentile wage$37.91
50th percentile wage$47.31
90th percentile wage$66.28
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services30100.0%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services30$47.31
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
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$47.31 $40.07 $7.24
2018$47.06+.5%$39.86+.5%$7.20
2017$45.83+2.7%$38.82+2.7%$7.01
2016$44.78+2.4%$37.92+2.4%$6.85
2015$44.07+1.6%$37.33+1.6%$6.74
2014$43.23+2.0%$36.61+2.0%$6.62
2013$42.42+1.9%$35.93+1.9%$6.49
2012$41.61+1.9%$35.24+1.9%$6.37
2011$40.80+2.0%$34.55+2.0%$6.24
2010$40.16+1.6%$34.02+1.6%$6.15
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$47.31 $24.99 $22.32
2018$47.06+.5%$24.77+.9%$22.29
2017$45.83+2.7%$24.02+3.1%$21.82
2016$44.78+2.4%$23.37+2.8%$21.40
2015$44.07+1.6%$22.84+2.3%$21.23
2014$43.23+2.0%$22.36+2.1%$20.87
2013$42.42+1.9%$21.88+2.2%$20.53
2012$41.61+1.9%$21.44+2.1%$20.17
2011$40.80+2.0%$21.07+1.7%$19.72
2010$40.16+1.6%$20.74+1.6%$19.42
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 2019
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $47.3130
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $47.3130
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