Top 15 cities for medical dosimetrists by average salary
| Seattle, WA | $203,970 |
|---|---|
| New York, NY | $177,710 |
| Tampa, FL | $176,460 |
| Atlanta, GA | $162,130 |
| Dallas, TX | $160,890 |
| Chicago, IL | $160,560 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $157,330 |
| Washington, DC | $155,210 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $154,200 |
| Cleveland, OH | $153,430 |
| Miami, FL | $153,000 |
| Charlotte, NC | $152,060 |
| Boston, MA | $151,270 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $147,100 |
| Columbus, OH | $146,740 |
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Medical Dosimetrists salary by state
Washington pays medical dosimetrists the most statewide, $191,900 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $191,900 | $189,280 | 60 | 1 | $203,970 | $203,970 |
| Oregon | $185,930 | $183,990 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $180,230 | $170,650 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $167,640 | $166,540 | 300 | 1 | $177,710 | $177,710 |
| Illinois | $158,200 | $163,860 | 140 | 1 | $160,560 | $160,560 |
| Georgia | $155,610 | $155,390 | 140 | 1 | $162,130 | $162,130 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $155,210 | $155,210 |
| Indiana | $153,270 | $144,320 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $152,560 | $153,490 | 320 | 3 | $176,460 | $140,550 |
| Massachusetts | $150,160 | $140,990 | 60 | 1 | $151,270 | $151,270 |
| North Carolina | $149,910 | $147,830 | 140 | 1 | $152,060 | $152,060 |
| Ohio | $147,420 | $150,900 | n/a | 2 | $153,430 | $146,740 |
| Kansas | $146,570 | $150,670 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $146,350 | $140,380 | 240 | 1 | $157,330 | $157,330 |
| Maryland | $146,190 | $147,470 | 40 | 1 | $146,100 | $146,100 |
| Arkansas | $145,390 | $138,260 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $144,940 | $134,680 | 330 | 2 | $160,890 | $139,170 |
| Virginia | $144,690 | $142,830 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $143,310 | $142,090 | 40 | 1 | $147,100 | $147,100 |
| Wisconsin | $142,970 | $142,300 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $140,540 | $142,850 | 160 | 2 | $154,200 | $134,230 |
| Michigan | $139,410 | $137,970 | 130 | 1 | $141,740 | $141,740 |
| South Carolina | $138,680 | $140,530 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $137,490 | $129,610 | 80 | 2 | $146,120 | $144,170 |
| Oklahoma | $136,740 | $143,120 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $123,700 | $135,530 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Mississippi | $110,850 | $115,490 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $64,380 | $45,350 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Medical Dosimetrists salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $203,970 | $204,840 | $98.06 | 40 |
| New York, NY | $177,710 | $176,030 | $85.44 | 280 |
| Tampa, FL | $176,460 | $177,250 | $84.84 | 40 |
| Atlanta, GA | $162,130 | $156,040 | $77.95 | 80 |
| Dallas, TX | $160,890 | $159,570 | $77.35 | 90 |
| Chicago, IL | $160,560 | $165,620 | $77.19 | 110 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $157,330 | $159,030 | $75.64 | n/a |
| Washington, DC | $155,210 | $156,290 | $74.62 | 80 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $154,200 | $156,090 | $74.14 | 60 |
| Cleveland, OH | $153,430 | $150,900 | $73.77 | n/a |
| Miami, FL | $153,000 | $153,490 | $73.56 | n/a |
| Charlotte, NC | $152,060 | $157,800 | $73.11 | 40 |
| Boston, MA | $151,270 | $148,000 | $72.73 | 50 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $147,100 | $142,090 | $70.72 | n/a |
| Columbus, OH | $146,740 | $144,370 | $70.55 | 40 |
| Kansas City, MO | $146,120 | $151,240 | $70.25 | 40 |
| Baltimore, MD | $146,100 | $147,470 | $70.24 | 30 |
| St. Louis, MO | $144,170 | $129,610 | $69.31 | 50 |
| Detroit, MI | $141,740 | $139,210 | $68.15 | 70 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $140,550 | $150,210 | $67.57 | 50 |
| Houston, TX | $139,170 | $133,240 | $66.91 | 130 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $134,230 | $131,250 | $64.53 | 50 |
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Medical Dosimetrists salary: questions
Where do medical dosimetrists make the most money?
In Seattle, WA, with an average of $203,970 a year, among the 22 metro areas we cover.
What is the average medical dosimetrists salary in the U.S.?
$148,500 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $147,470, so half of medical dosimetrists earn more than that and half less.
What salary should medical dosimetrists ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of medical dosimetrists nationwide earn between $132,080 (25th percentile) and $167,030 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays medical dosimetrists the most?
Washington, with a statewide average of $191,900 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is medical dosimetrists pay the lowest?
Pittsburgh, PA, at $134,230 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2036.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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