Medical Dosimetrist Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Medical Dosimetrists — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$147,470
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$70.90
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$185,450
entry level starts ~$111,670
Pay Grade
A+
elite pay · 3,000 employed

How much does a Medical Dosimetrist make?

Medical Dosimetrists in the United States bring home a median salary of $147,470 a year, or around $70.90 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $111,670, while the top 10% earn $185,450.

That is $86,080 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Medical Dosimetrist salary range by percentile

Half of all Medical Dosimetrists earn between $132,080 and $167,030 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$111,670$53.69
25th percentile (early career)$132,080$63.50
50th percentile (median)$147,470$70.90
75th percentile (experienced)$167,030$80.30
90th percentile (top earners)$185,450$89.16

Highest-paying states for Medical Dosimetrist

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Washington leads the country for Medical Dosimetrist pay at $189,280 a year, followed by Oregon ($183,990) and New Jersey ($170,650). At the other end, West Virginia posts the lowest median at $45,350 — a gap of $143,930 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Washington$189,280$91.00+28%
2Oregon$183,990$88.46+25%
3New Jersey$170,650$82.04+16%
4New York$166,540$80.07+13%
5Illinois$163,860$78.78+11%

Workforce and education

About 3,000 people work as Medical Dosimetrists in the United States. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Medical Dosimetrist make in the United States?
The median Medical Dosimetrist salary in the United States is $147,470 per year, or about $70.90 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $111,670, while the top 10% of earners make $185,450 or more.
How does Medical Dosimetrist pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A+ (elite pay), the Medical Dosimetrist median of $147,470 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Medical Dosimetrists the most?
Washington is the highest-paying state for Medical Dosimetrists, with a median salary of $189,280 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Medical Dosimetrist?
Becoming a Medical Dosimetrist typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Medical Dosimetrists work in the United States?
About 3,000 people were employed as Medical Dosimetrists in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.