Medical dosimetrists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$138,110
~$66/hr · ~$11,509/mo
US Jobs
5K
As fast as average
AI & Automation Risk
8/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 8/10
The core of this occupation involves complex mathematical calculations, image analysis (CT/MRI), and digital treatment planning, all of which are domains where AI and machine learning excel. While there is a minor physical component involving patient positioning and equipment calibration, the vast majority of the work is digital information processing that is highly susceptible to automation and AI-driven optimization.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WABEST VALUE | $201,780 | Above avg (112.7) | $178,992 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $170,220 | Above avg (106.7) | $159,510 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $159,790 | Average (100.5) | $159,025 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $153,090 | Average (97.3) | $157,301 |
| Cleveland, OH | $145,480 | Below avg (92.9) | $156,583 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $176,360 | Above avg (117.6) | $150,028 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $166,540 | Above avg (112.6) | $147,845 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $150,870 | Average (102.5) | $147,210 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $138,650 | Below avg (94.3) | $146,987 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $159,420 | Above avg (109.5) | $145,532 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $127,150 | Below avg (92.4) | $137,642 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $133,260 | Average (98.2) | $135,721 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $137,880 | Average (102.5) | $134,530 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $130,360 | Average (97.0) | $134,359 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $126,530 | Below avg (94.7) | $133,603 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+3% (As fast as average)
Hourly Rate
~$66/hr
Monthly Income
~$11,509/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)