Medical Dosimetrists

Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.

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BLS projects U.S. employment for Medical Dosimetrists to increase by 5.0% between 2024 and 2034, from 3,500 to 3,700 jobs. Its estimate of 200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($147,470), education (Bachelor's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.

Base employment (2024)

3,500

Projected employment (2034)

3,700

Projected change (2024–2034)

5%

Annual openings (projected average)

200

Pay & Preparation
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$147,470

Bachelor's degree

None

None

Essential Skills

Critical Thinking (4.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (4/5) • Active Listening (4/5) • Speaking (3.88/5) • Writing (3.75/5) • Complex Problem Solving (3.62/5)

O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.

BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.

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