How to become medical dosimetristseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$147,470
25th–75th pct. $132,080–$167,030
Top pay (est.)
$241,100
Top 10% $185,450
Pay in 5 years
$168,200est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$191,700est.
$164,900–$222,600
Outlook score
55/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
63%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.0%
200 openings / yr
How to become medical dosimetrists
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Medical Dosimetrists
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsProcessing InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesAnalyzing Data or InformationDocumenting/Recording InformationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsThinking Creatively
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityWritten Comprehension
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as medical dosimetrists
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.