Medical Dosimetrist salary
From 19 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-2036: Medical Dosimetrists
Medical Dosimetrist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 19 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Medical Dosimetrist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-2036, Medical Dosimetrists). The median base salary is $166,658, 36% above the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $128,594 and $205,000.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Medical Dosimetrist does
Generate radiation treatment plans, develop radiation dose calculations, communicate and supervise the treatment plan implementation, and consult with members of radiation oncology team.
Typical tasks
- Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.
- Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.
- Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.
- Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.
- Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.
- Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Medical Dosimetrists), the median annual wage was $147,470 in May 2025, with 3,410 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $166,658, 13% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $120,669 | $111,670 |
| 25th percentile | $128,594 | $132,080 |
| Median | $166,658 | $147,470 |
| 75th percentile | $205,000 | $167,030 |
| 90th percentile | $253,855 | $185,450 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $120,669 |
| 25th | $128,594 |
| 50th (median) | $166,658 |
| 75th | $205,000 |
| 90th | $253,855 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Medical Dosimetrist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Medical Dosimetrist jobs is $166,658 (19 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $128,594 and $205,000.
Do H-1B Medical Dosimetrists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($166,658) is 13% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($147,470, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.