California Median
$140,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$67.49
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $147,470
State Rank
#20 of 27
240 employed here
How much does a Medical Dosimetrist make in California?
A Medical Dosimetrist working in California earns a median salary of $140,380 per year, or about $67.49 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $147,470 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $58,620 while the top 10% make $202,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $134,540 and $172,060 a year.
Medical Dosimetrist salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $58,620 | $28.18 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $134,540 | $64.68 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $140,380 | $67.49 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $172,060 | $82.72 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $202,360 | $97.29 |
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How California compares
California ranks 20th out of 27 states and territories for Medical Dosimetrist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Medical Dosimetrist salary in other states
Washington $189,280Oregon $183,990New Jersey $170,650New York $166,540Illinois $163,860Georgia $155,390Florida $153,490Ohio $150,900Kansas $150,670North Carolina $147,830Maryland $147,470Indiana $144,320Oklahoma $143,120Pennsylvania $142,850Virginia $142,830Wisconsin $142,300Arizona $142,090Massachusetts $140,990South Carolina $140,530Arkansas $138,260Michigan $137,970Tennessee $135,530Texas $134,680Missouri $129,610Mississippi $115,490West Virginia $45,350
Working as a Medical Dosimetrist in California
Nationally, about 3,000 people work as Medical Dosimetrists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($140,380) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Medical Dosimetrist make in California?
The median Medical Dosimetrist salary in California is $140,380 per year, or about $67.49 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $58,620 at the entry level to $202,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Medical Dosimetrists about 5% less than the national median of $147,470. California ranks 20th out of 27 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Medical Dosimetrists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $140,380 a year. About 240 Medical Dosimetrists are employed in California. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.