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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$52.12
Entry wage$38.91
10th percentile wage$34.92
50th percentile wage$51.10
90th percentile wage$73.90
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services40100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services40$51.10
Radiation Therapists (29-1124)
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist 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$51.10 $38.25  $12.85
2019$49.47+3.3%$37.03 +3.3%$12.44
2018$48.18+2.7%$36.06 +2.7%$12.11
2017$47.07+2.4%$35.23 +2.4%$11.84
2016$46.33+1.6%$34.68 +1.6%$11.65
2015$45.44+2.0%$34.01 +2.0%$11.43
2014$44.59+1.9%$33.38 +1.9%$11.21
2013$43.74+1.9%$32.74 +1.9%$11.00
2012$42.89+2.0%$32.10 +2.0%$10.78
2011$42.22+1.6%$31.60 +1.6%$10.62
YearThis
Occupation
Compared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$51.10 $24.42  $26.68
2019$49.47+3.3%$23.43 +4.2%$26.04
2018$48.18+2.7%$22.72 +3.1%$25.46
2017$47.07+2.4%$22.11 +2.8%$24.96
2016$46.33+1.6%$21.60 +2.3%$24.72
2015$45.44+2.0%$21.15 +2.1%$24.29
2014$44.59+1.9%$20.70 +2.2%$23.89
2013$43.74+1.9%$20.28 +2.1%$23.46
2012$42.89+2.0%$19.93 +1.7%$22.95
2011$42.22+1.6%$19.62 +1.6%$22.60
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 2020
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $51.1040
Northwest $50.87 
Southwest $49.4530
South Central $43.2640
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central $43.2640
North Central $51.1040
Southwest $49.4530
Northwest $50.87 
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