How Much Does a Dosimetrist Make?
- The median annual income for dosimetrists at all levels of experience from across the United States was $96,825, as of May 2011, according to the Salary website. The top 10 percent of dosimetrists earned more than $112,048 per year, while the bottom 10 percent earned annual wages of less than $81,607. The middle 50 percent of U.S.-based dosimetrists earned annual wages of $88,860 to $104,793.
- The region of the country where a dosimetrist works has an effect on her level of income. Dosimetrists who worked in Los Angeles, California, earned median annual wages of $106,314, as of May 2011, according to the Salary website. Those who practiced in Omaha, Nebraska, earned median annual wages of $90,531. Dosimetrists based in Boston, Massachusetts, earned median wages of $108,153 per year.
- Most radiation oncologists work in major metropolitan areas where they have access to major hospitals or university medical centers. Dosimestrists who practiced in major metropolitan areas earned higher wages than those who practiced in smaller communities. Dosimetrists who practiced in the Dallas, Texas metropolitan area earned median annual wages of $96,534, as of May 2011, according to the Salary website. Those who practiced in the smaller community of Abilene, Texas, earned median annual wages of $88,304. Dosimetrists who practiced in the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area earned median annual wages of $97,019 while those who practiced in the smaller community of Columbus, Georgia, earned median wages of $90,144 per year.
- Dosimetrists who have the required formal training and experience may sit for certification by the Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board. Candidates who meet all eligibility criteria and pass the credentialing examination will be awarded the Certified Medical Dosimetrist credential. Although credentials are not required for an otherwise qualified individual to work as a dosimetrist, credentials serve to provide evidence of competency in the field. Some employers may prefer to hire candidates who hold professional credentials.