Summary
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Quick Facts: Medical Dosimetrists | |
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2023 Median Pay |
$132,880 per year
$63.88 per hour |
Typical Entry-Level Education | Bachelor's degree |
Work Experience in a Related Occupation | None |
On-the-job Training | None |
Number of Jobs, 2023 | 4,200 |
Job Outlook, 2023-33 | 5% (As fast as average) |
Employment Change, 2023-33 | 200 |
What Medical Dosimetrists Do
Medical dosimetrists calculate doses of radiation and design and oversee treatment plans for patients with cancer and other serious diseases.
Work Environment
Most medical dosimetrists work in healthcare settings, such as hospitals and physicians' offices. They may spend much of their time working at a computer.
How to Become a Medical Dosimetrist
To enter the occupation, medical dosimetrists typically need a bachelor's degree and must complete an accredited medical dosimetry program. Employers usually require workers to have certification.
Pay
The median annual wage for medical dosimetrists was $132,880 in May 2023.
Job Outlook
Employment of medical dosimetrists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2023 to 2033, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
About 200 openings for medical dosimetrists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
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