How Much Does a Medical Dosimetry Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$147,470
Medical dosimetrists in the U.S. earn a median of $147,470 a year, or $70.90 an hour. Half of medical dosimetrists earn more than $147,470 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $185,450.
Pay percentiles for medical dosimetrists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53.69 | $111,670 |
| 25th | $63.50 | $132,080 |
| 50th (median) | $70.90 | $147,470 |
| 75th | $80.31 | $167,030 |
| 90th | $89.16 | $185,450 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Medical Dosimetrists (SOC 29-2036). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for medical dosimetrists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $189,280 | $91.00 | +28% |
| Oregon | $183,990 | $88.46 | +25% |
| New Jersey | $170,650 | $82.04 | +16% |
| New York | $166,540 | $80.07 | +13% |
| Illinois | $163,860 | $78.78 | +11% |
| Georgia | $155,390 | $74.71 | +5% |
| Florida | $153,490 | $73.79 | +4% |
| Ohio | $150,900 | $72.55 | +2% |
| Kansas | $150,670 | $72.44 | +2% |
| North Carolina | $147,830 | $71.07 | 0% |
| United States | $147,470 | $70.90 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many medical dosimetrists are there?
BLS counts about 3,410 medical dosimetrists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in Texas (330), Florida (320) and New York (300).
The mean (average) annual wage is $148,500, higher than the median of $147,470.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $12,289
- Biweekly
- $5,672
- Weekly
- $2,836
- Daily (8 hours)
- $567
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do medical dosimetrists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for medical dosimetrists is $70.90. The middle 50% earn between $63.50 and $80.31 an hour.
Which state pays medical dosimetrists the most?
Washington has the highest median wage for medical dosimetrists at $189,280, +28% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for medical dosimetrists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of medical dosimetrists earn less than $111,670 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.