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Medical Dosimetrists is a notable career in the 29 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Medical Dosimetrists against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 29-2036 |
| title | Medical Dosimetrists |
| onet code | 29-2036.00 |
| description | Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 29 |
| tot emp | 3,970 |
| a mean | 141,420 |
| a median | 138,110 |
| a pct10 | 103,760 |
| a pct25 | 125,600 |
| a pct75 | 157,840 |
| a pct90 | 176,360 |
| h mean | 67 |
| h median | 66 |
The day-to-day work of a medical dosimetrists typically centers on design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension, and Active Listening. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.75 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working medical dosimetrists, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (40.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 95% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in Washington at $179,640 and lowest in West Virginia at $40,600 — a 4.4× spread. The top five states (Washington, Oregon, New Jersey, New York, Georgia) average $167,120. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $179,640 | $185,080 | $119,800 | — | 70 |
| Oregon | $170,220 | $173,330 | $146,230 | $195,200 | 50 |
| New Jersey | $165,100 | $163,490 | $139,190 | $195,540 | 100 |
| New York | $160,850 | $160,120 | $127,330 | $199,570 | 350 |
| Georgia | $159,790 | $158,940 | $122,990 | $196,720 | 130 |
| Connecticut | $153,650 | $153,040 | $126,240 | $175,120 | 30 |
| Colorado | $151,290 | $147,310 | $119,610 | $178,470 | 40 |
| California | $149,080 | $119,360 | $39,520 | $196,760 | 190 |
| Virginia | $146,960 | $141,950 | $95,180 | $170,380 | 110 |
| South Carolina | $145,380 | $141,890 | $108,880 | $159,730 | 60 |
| Maryland | $142,300 | $144,580 | $120,740 | $166,880 | 40 |
| Massachusetts | $141,890 | $142,030 | $107,530 | $168,490 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $141,090 | $141,840 | $115,070 | $170,020 | 130 |
| Illinois | $140,780 | $144,140 | $104,290 | $168,670 | 100 |
| Florida | $140,290 | $141,910 | $113,240 | $159,400 | 370 |
| Kentucky | $134,070 | $118,480 | $62,710 | $147,400 | 50 |
| Texas | $133,680 | $136,640 | $108,040 | $163,970 | 430 |
| Wisconsin | $131,410 | $135,940 | $117,260 | $157,920 | 100 |
| Indiana | $131,190 | $134,380 | $114,760 | $160,500 | 40 |
| Michigan | $130,840 | $131,230 | $109,360 | $150,230 | 200 |
| Tennessee | $130,360 | $121,090 | $65,950 | $142,190 | 100 |
| Iowa | $128,690 | $132,180 | $118,700 | $148,040 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $128,030 | $132,210 | $89,310 | $165,310 | 290 |
| Arizona | $127,980 | $133,780 | $109,870 | $168,020 | 50 |
| Ohio | $127,150 | $160,730 | $105,850 | $158,960 | — |
| Missouri | $119,170 | $124,820 | $90,180 | $150,890 | 40 |
| Mississippi | $79,520 | $84,620 | $44,520 | $133,180 | 70 |
| West Virginia | $40,600 | $79,720 | $32,590 | $142,590 | 30 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for medical dosimetrists. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for CMD (Certified Medical Dosimetrist) or Dosimetrist frequently describe the same role.
This data helps you understand how Medical Dosimetrists compares to others in the 29 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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