Medical Dosimetrists
Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed
Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.
Median pay: $147,470/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +3.5% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.
About 200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
• Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
• Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.
• Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
• Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
• Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.
• Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans.
• Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy.
What's the median pay for Medical Dosimetrists?
The median pay for Medical Dosimetrists is $147,470 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Medical Dosimetrists?
Employment for Medical Dosimetrists is projected to change +3.5% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.
What education is typically required for Medical Dosimetrists?
Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.
How many job openings are there each year for Medical Dosimetrists?
About 200 openings per year, on average, over the decade.