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Estimated employment30
Mean wage$51.53
Entry wage$42.11
10th percentile wage$38.95
50th percentile wage$49.45
90th percentile wage$71.49
Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Percent
Education and Health Services30100%
Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment
Median Wage
Education and Health Services30$49.45
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$49.45 $41.13  $8.32
2019$47.87+3.3%$39.82 +3.3%$8.05
2018$46.62+2.7%$38.78 +2.7%$7.84
2017$45.55+2.4%$37.88 +2.4%$7.66
2016$44.83+1.6%$37.29 +1.6%$7.54
2015$43.97+2.0%$36.57 +2.0%$7.40
2014$43.15+1.9%$35.89 +1.9%$7.26
2013$42.32+1.9%$35.20 +1.9%$7.12
2012$41.50+2.0%$34.52 +2.0%$6.98
2011$40.86+1.6%$33.98 +1.6%$6.87
YearThis
Occupation		Compared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$49.45 $26.48  $22.97
2019$47.87+3.3%$25.40 +4.2%$22.47
2018$46.62+2.7%$24.63 +3.1%$21.99
2017$45.55+2.4%$23.97 +2.8%$21.58
2016$44.83+1.6%$23.42 +2.3%$21.41
2015$43.97+2.0%$22.93 +2.1%$21.04
2014$43.15+1.9%$22.44 +2.2%$20.70
2013$42.32+1.9%$21.99 +2.1%$20.33
2012$41.50+2.0%$21.61 +1.7%$19.89
2011$40.86+1.6%$21.27 +1.6%$19.58
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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