As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Radiation Physicist in the United States is $194,149. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $164,607 to $216,032, with most professionals earning between $137,711 and $235,955.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $216,032 | $18,003 | $4,154 | $104 |
| Average | $194,149 | $16,179 | $3,734 | $93 |
| 25th Percentile | $164,607 | $13,717 | $3,166 | $79 |
An entry-level Radiation Physicist with less than 1 year of experience earns about $180,921. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $183,126. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $187,535. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $194,149, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $202,314.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Radiation Physicist | $180,921 |
| Intermediate Level Radiation Physicist | $183,126 |
| Senior Level Radiation Physicist | $187,535 |
| Specialist Level Radiation Physicist | $194,149 |
| Expert Level Radiation Physicist | $202,314 |
| Entry Level | 7% |
| Mid Level | 6% |
| Senior Level | 3% |
| Top Level | 0% |
| Experienced | 4% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Radiation Physicist compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $133,548 in 2023 to approximately $127,384 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Radiation Physicist salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $194,149 | 73.6% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $13,268 | 5.0% | ||
| 401K/403B | $7,766 | 2.9% | ||
| Disability | $3,883 | 1.5% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,374 | 2.4% | ||
| Pension | $10,678 | 4.0% | ||
| Time Off | $27,629 | 10.5% | ||
| Total Compensation | $263,747 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 1.1% |
| Associates | 1.1% |
| Bachelors | 10.2% |
| Masters | 58.0% |
| Doctorate | 29.5% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Radiation Physicist is $194,149. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Radiation Physicist is $93; the average weekly pay of Radiation Physicist is $3,734; the average monthly pay of Radiation Physicist is $16,179.
A Radiation Physicist's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Radiation Physicist earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Radiation Physicist is $244,880.
The highest pay for Radiation Physicist is $235,955.
The lowest pay for Radiation Physicist is $137,711.
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