Medical Dosimetrist salary
What medical dosimetrists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$147,470$70.90 per hour
Average pay$148,500$71.40 per hour
Middle half earn$132,080 – $167,030Top 10%: $185,450+
Jobs3,410Employed nationwide
Medical Dosimetrist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $142,090 | $68.31 | 40 | 0.01 |
| Arkansas | $138,260 | $66.47 | 30 | 0.03 |
| California | $140,380 | $67.49 | 240 | 0.01 |
| Florida | $153,490 | $73.79 | 320 | 0.03 |
| Georgia | $155,390 | $74.71 | 140 | 0.03 |
| Illinois | $163,860 | $78.78 | 140 | 0.02 |
| Indiana | $144,320 | $69.39 | 60 | 0.02 |
| Kansas | $150,670 | $72.44 | 40 | 0.03 |
| Maryland | $147,470 | $70.90 | 40 | 0.02 |
| Massachusetts | $140,990 | $67.78 | 60 | 0.02 |
| Michigan | $137,970 | $66.33 | 130 | 0.03 |
| Mississippi | $115,490 | $55.53 | 40 | 0.04 |
| Missouri | $129,610 | $62.31 | 80 | 0.03 |
| New Jersey | $170,650 | $82.04 | 90 | 0.02 |
| New York | $166,540 | $80.07 | 300 | 0.03 |
| North Carolina | $147,830 | $71.07 | 140 | 0.03 |
| Ohio | $150,900 | $72.55 | – | – |
| Oklahoma | $143,120 | $68.81 | 30 | 0.02 |
| Oregon | $183,990 | $88.46 | 40 | 0.02 |
| Pennsylvania | $142,850 | $68.68 | 160 | 0.03 |
| South Carolina | $140,530 | $67.56 | 60 | 0.03 |
| Tennessee | $135,530 | $65.16 | 60 | 0.02 |
| Texas | $134,680 | $64.75 | 330 | 0.02 |
| Virginia | $142,830 | $68.67 | 90 | 0.02 |
| Washington | $189,280 | $91.00 | 60 | 0.02 |
| West Virginia | $45,350 | $21.81 | 60 | 0.08 |
| Wisconsin | $142,300 | $68.42 | 80 | 0.03 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $176,030 | 280 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $165,620 | 110 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $159,570 | 90 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $156,290 | 80 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $156,090 | 60 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $156,040 | 80 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $150,210 | 50 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $148,000 | 50 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $139,210 | 70 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $133,240 | 130 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $131,250 | 50 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $129,610 | 50 |
Metro areas with the most medical dosimetrists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 280 | $176,030 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 130 | $133,240 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 110 | $165,620 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 90 | $159,570 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 80 | $156,040 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 80 | $156,290 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 70 | $139,210 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 60 | $156,090 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 50 | $148,000 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 50 | $150,210 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 50 | $131,250 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 50 | $129,610 |
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Questions
How much does a medical dosimetrist make?
The median pay for medical dosimetrists in the U.S. was $147,470 a year ($70.90 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $132,080 and $167,030.
Which states pay medical dosimetrists the most?
The highest pay was in Washington ($189,280), Oregon ($183,990), New Jersey ($170,650), New York ($166,540), Illinois ($163,860). The lowest was in West Virginia ($45,350), Mississippi ($115,490), Missouri ($129,610).
How many medical dosimetrists are there in the U.S.?
About 3,410 people were employed as medical dosimetrists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.