Medical Dosimetrists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for medical dosimetristss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Washington$191,900
- Oregon$185,930
- New Jersey$180,230
- New York$167,640
- Illinois$158,200
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$64,380
- Mississippi$110,850
- Tennessee$123,700
- Oklahoma$136,740
- Missouri$137,490
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $191,900 | $189,280 | $92 | +29.2% | 60 |
| 2 | Oregon | $185,930 | $183,990 | $89 | +25.2% | 40 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $180,230 | $170,650 | $87 | +21.4% | 90 |
| 4 | New York | $167,640 | $166,540 | $81 | +12.9% | 300 |
| 5 | Illinois | $158,200 | $163,860 | $76 | +6.5% | 140 |
| 6 | Georgia | $155,610 | $155,390 | $75 | +4.8% | 140 |
| 7 | Indiana | $153,270 | $144,320 | $74 | +3.2% | 60 |
| 8 | Florida | $152,560 | $153,490 | $73 | +2.7% | 320 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $150,160 | $140,990 | $72 | +1.1% | 60 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $149,910 | $147,830 | $72 | +0.9% | 140 |
| 11 | Ohio | $147,420 | $150,900 | $71 | -0.7% | — |
| 12 | Kansas | $146,570 | $150,670 | $70 | -1.3% | 40 |
| 13 | California | $146,350 | $140,380 | $70 | -1.4% | 240 |
| 14 | Maryland | $146,190 | $147,470 | $70 | -1.6% | 40 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $145,390 | $138,260 | $70 | -2.1% | 30 |
| 16 | Texas | $144,940 | $134,680 | $70 | -2.4% | 330 |
| 17 | Virginia | $144,690 | $142,830 | $70 | -2.6% | 90 |
| 18 | Arizona | $143,310 | $142,090 | $69 | -3.5% | 40 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $142,970 | $142,300 | $69 | -3.7% | 80 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $140,540 | $142,850 | $68 | -5.4% | 160 |
| 21 | Michigan | $139,410 | $137,970 | $67 | -6.1% | 130 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $138,680 | $140,530 | $67 | -6.6% | 60 |
| 23 | Missouri | $137,490 | $129,610 | $66 | -7.4% | 80 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $136,740 | $143,120 | $66 | -7.9% | 30 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $123,700 | $135,530 | $59 | -16.7% | 60 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $110,850 | $115,490 | $53 | -25.4% | 40 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $64,380 | $45,350 | $31 | -56.6% | 60 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 22 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $204,840 | $203,970 | 40 |
| 2 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $177,250 | $176,460 | 40 |
| 3 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $176,030 | $177,710 | 280 |
| 4 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $165,620 | $160,560 | 110 |
| 5 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $159,570 | $160,890 | 90 |
| 6 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $159,030 | $157,330 | — |
| 7 | Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $157,800 | $152,060 | 40 |
| 8 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $156,290 | $155,210 | 80 |
| 9 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $156,090 | $154,200 | 60 |
| 10 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $156,040 | $162,130 | 80 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing medical dosimetristss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outpatient Care Centers | $174,400 | $182,280 | 120 |
| 2 | Employment Services | $159,010 | $164,890 | 40 |
| 3 | Administrative and Support Services | $157,950 | $164,710 | 40 |
| 4 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $157,620 | $153,860 | 40 |
| 5 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $151,550 | $142,710 | — |
| 6 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $151,550 | $142,710 | — |
| 7 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $150,300 | $153,330 | 1,070 |
| 8 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $150,070 | $157,570 | 180 |
| 9 | Offices of Physicians | $148,190 | $148,950 | 920 |
| 10 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $147,980 | $149,420 | 3,070 |
| 11 | Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance | $147,980 | $149,840 | 3,080 |
| 12 | Hospitals, Privately Owned | $147,950 | $149,280 | 1,710 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do medical dosimetrists make in the U.S.?
The median medical dosimetrists salary in the United States is $147,470 per year (mean $148,500), and about 80% earn between $111,670 and $185,450.
How much do medical dosimetrists make per hour?
Roughly $71 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $148,500 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays medical dosimetrists the most?
Washington has the highest average pay for medical dosimetrists at $191,900 per year (median $189,280).
What is the job outlook for medical dosimetrists?
Employment is projected to change +3.5% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 200 openings per year.