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This career pays well above the median wage.    This career requires a high level of certain physical abilities, such as physical strength, standing or walking, good eyesight, or good hearing   

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Radiation Therapists

Treat cancer and other diseases by giving people radiation treatment.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Well above the statewide median
 $40.82 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Average
Growth rate:  9.1%    Read more about outlook

Education:

 Associate's degree is typically required.

On the Job:

 Typical Work Tasks
  • Administer cancer treatments.
  • Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments.
  • Position patients for treatment or examination.
  • Operate diagnostic imaging equipment.
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Job Title Examples:

 Radiation Therapy Technologist (RTT)
Registered Radiation Therapist
Staff Radiation Therapist

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages   This career pays well above the median wage.

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $40.82
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Radiation Therapists *

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