Radiation Therapists (29-1124) in Connecticut



Home State Bridgeport-Stamford Danbury Hartford New Haven Norwich-New London Torrington Waterbury

Select Occupation

State of Connecticut (1Q 2022)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		310
Mean wage		$51.02
Entry wage		$37.74
10th percentile wage		$38.28
50th percentile wage		$49.56
90th percentile wage		$67.41

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services	210	68.3%
Hospitals	100	31.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Ambulatory Health Care Services	210	$49.75
Hospitals	100	$49.56

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
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$49.56		$39.40		$10.16
2021	$47.84	+3.6%	$38.03	+3.6%	$9.81
2020	$46.59	+2.7%	$37.04	+2.7%	$9.55
2019	$45.64	+2.1%	$36.29	+2.1%	$9.36
2018	$44.60	+2.3%	$35.45	+2.3%	$9.14
2017	$43.65	+2.2%	$34.70	+2.2%	$8.95
2016	$42.74	+2.1%	$33.98	+2.1%	$8.76
2015	$41.93	+1.9%	$33.33	+1.9%	$8.60
2014	$41.09	+2.1%	$32.66	+2.1%	$8.42
2013	$40.34	+1.8%	$32.07	+1.8%	$8.27
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$49.56		$24.37		$25.19
2021	$47.84	+3.6%	$23.42	+4.0%	$24.42
2020	$46.59	+2.7%	$22.62	+3.5%	$23.97
2019	$45.64	+2.1%	$21.98	+2.9%	$23.67
2018	$44.60	+2.3%	$21.34	+3.0%	$23.26
2017	$43.65	+2.2%	$20.73	+2.9%	$22.93
2016	$42.74	+2.1%	$20.24	+2.4%	$22.50
2015	$41.93	+1.9%	$19.73	+2.6%	$22.20
2014	$41.09	+2.1%	$19.31	+2.2%	$21.77
2013	$40.34	+1.8%	$18.96	+1.9%	$21.38

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2022

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.


	State of Connecticut Department of Labor - Office of Research 200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield, CT 06109 / Phone: 860-263-6285 LMI Home \| CTDOL Home \| CT.gov \| Feedback \| Disclaimer \| Privacy Policy \| Accessibility Policy Product funded by a grant awarded by USDOL's Employment and Training Administration. (more)