Medical Dosimetrists Salary by State
The national median pay for medical dosimetrists is $147,470 a year. By state, it ranges from $45,350 in West Virginia to $189,280 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $111,670
- 25th percentile
- $132,080
- Median
- $147,470
- 75th percentile
- $167,030
- Top 10%
- $185,450
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 3,410 jobs.
Median pay in 27 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $189,280 | +28% | $152,800 | $229,060 | 60 |
| 2 | Oregon | $183,990 | +25% | $168,850 | $201,990 | 40 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $170,650 | +16% | $145,450 | $234,140 | 90 |
| 4 | New York | $166,540 | +13% | $131,730 | $210,520 | 300 |
| 5 | Illinois | $163,860 | +11% | $127,720 | $176,290 | 140 |
| 6 | Georgia | $155,390 | +5% | $127,320 | $215,010 | 140 |
| 7 | Florida | $153,490 | +4% | $123,880 | $177,250 | 320 |
| 8 | Ohio | $150,900 | +2% | $105,630 | $164,220 | Not published |
| 9 | Kansas | $150,670 | +2% | $110,490 | $168,730 | 40 |
| 10 | North Carolina | $147,830 | 0% | $124,970 | $176,360 | 140 |
| 11 | Maryland | $147,470 | 0% | $126,400 | $172,790 | 40 |
| 12 | Indiana | $144,320 | −2% | $129,770 | $198,080 | 60 |
| 13 | Oklahoma | $143,120 | −3% | $109,650 | $154,490 | 30 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $142,850 | −3% | $106,350 | $167,160 | 160 |
| 15 | Virginia | $142,830 | −3% | $99,340 | $184,990 | 90 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $142,300 | −4% | $113,290 | $164,480 | 80 |
| 17 | Arizona | $142,090 | −4% | $106,540 | $173,440 | 40 |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $140,990 | −4% | $111,550 | $174,810 | 60 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $140,530 | −5% | $100,070 | $159,240 | 60 |
| 20 | California | $140,380 | −5% | $58,620 | $202,360 | 240 |
| 21 | Arkansas | $138,260 | −6% | $116,510 | $184,630 | 30 |
| 22 | Michigan | $137,970 | −6% | $117,320 | $157,910 | 130 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $135,530 | −8% | $68,340 | $163,100 | 60 |
| 24 | Texas | $134,680 | −9% | $118,960 | $174,880 | 330 |
| 25 | Missouri | $129,610 | −12% | $110,230 | $177,500 | 80 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $115,490 | −22% | $82,670 | $144,960 | 40 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $45,350 | −69% | $44,310 | $125,730 | 60 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Medical Dosimetrists salary questions
Which state pays medical dosimetrists the most?
Washington, with a median of $189,280 a year (+28% vs. the national median of $147,470). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays medical dosimetrists the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $45,350 a year (−69% vs. national).
Where do most medical dosimetrists work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 330, with a median of $134,680.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.