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South Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment40
Mean wage$43.65
Entry wage$29.88
10th percentile wage$23.30
50th percentile wage$43.26
90th percentile wage$68.80
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services40100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services40$43.26
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$43.26 $38.14  $5.12
2019$41.88+3.3%$36.92 +3.3%$4.96
2018$40.79+2.7%$35.96 +2.7%$4.83
2017$39.85+2.4%$35.13 +2.4%$4.72
2016$39.22+1.6%$34.58 +1.6%$4.64
2015$38.47+2.0%$33.91 +2.0%$4.55
2014$37.75+1.9%$33.28 +1.9%$4.47
2013$37.03+1.9%$32.64 +1.9%$4.38
2012$36.31+2.0%$32.01 +2.0%$4.30
2011$35.74+1.6%$31.51 +1.6%$4.23
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$43.26 $22.75  $20.51
2019$41.88+3.3%$21.83 +4.2%$20.06
2018$40.79+2.7%$21.16 +3.1%$19.62
2017$39.85+2.4%$20.59 +2.8%$19.25
2016$39.22+1.6%$20.13 +2.3%$19.09
2015$38.47+2.0%$19.70 +2.1%$18.76
2014$37.75+1.9%$19.28 +2.2%$18.46
2013$37.03+1.9%$18.89 +2.1%$18.13
2012$36.31+2.0%$18.57 +1.7%$17.74
2011$35.74+1.6%$18.28 +1.6%$17.46
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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