Chief radiation therapist demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Chief radiation therapist demographics by:
Chief radiation therapist gender statistics
55.9% of chief radiation therapists are women and 44.1% of chief radiation therapists are men.
- Female, 55.9%
- Male, 44.1%
Chief radiation therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.9% |
| Male | 44.1% |
Chief radiation therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,216
Female income
$86,232
Chief radiation therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief radiation therapist positions over time. Currently, 55.9% of chief radiation therapists are female.
Chief radiation therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 40.47% | 59.53% |
| 2011 | 41.76% | 58.24% |
| 2012 | 53.12% | 46.88% |
| 2013 | 59.91% | 40.09% |
| 2014 | 41.98% | 58.02% |
| 2015 | 42.22% | 57.78% |
| 2016 | 36.74% | 63.26% |
| 2017 | 49.60% | 50.40% |
| 2018 | 50.04% | 49.96% |
| 2019 | 45.20% | 54.80% |
| 2020 | 39.01% | 60.99% |
| 2021 | 44.09% | 55.91% |
Chief radiation therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief radiation therapists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Chief Radiation Therapist | 44% | 56% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Chief radiation therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief radiation therapists is White, which makes up 71.0% of all chief radiation therapists. Comparatively, 9.9% of chief radiation therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.5% of chief radiation therapists are Unknown.
- White, 71.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Unknown, 8.5%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Asian, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Chief radiation therapist race
| Chief radiation therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Chief radiation therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how chief radiation therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief radiation therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.02% | 7.88% | 3.41% | 8.78% |
| 2011 | 77.93% | 9.64% | 1.57% | 8.54% |
| 2012 | 76.49% | 7.87% | 5.70% | 8.49% |
| 2013 | 76.72% | 10.23% | 3.50% | 6.41% |
| 2014 | 69.94% | 11.11% | 6.65% | 8.90% |
| 2015 | 76.23% | 8.61% | 3.09% | 9.08% |
| 2016 | 79.47% | 7.58% | 3.73% | 7.71% |
| 2017 | 75.41% | 8.52% | 5.45% | 8.35% |
| 2018 | 76.98% | 7.42% | 2.96% | 9.27% |
| 2019 | 73.79% | 11.99% | 3.47% | 8.86% |
| 2020 | 68.02% | 8.57% | 4.89% | 12.16% |
| 2021 | 71.04% | 6.85% | 2.98% | 9.92% |
Chief radiation therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian chief radiation therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chief radiation therapists have the lowest average salary at $83,232.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,678 |
| White | $89,036 |
| Black or African American | $83,232 |
| Asian | $97,651 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,078 |
Chief radiation therapist age breakdown
The average age of chief radiation therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the chief radiation therapist population.
Chief radiation therapist age breakdown
| Chief Radiation Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Chief radiation therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for chief radiation therapists is associate degree, with 36% of chief radiation therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- Associate, 36%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Master's, 10%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Chief radiation therapists by degree level
| Chief radiation therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
Chief radiation therapist jobs you might like
Chief radiation therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, chief radiation therapists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $107,666 annually. With a Master's degree, chief radiation therapists earn a median annual income of $96,814 compared to $93,066 for chief radiation therapists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,814 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,066 |
| Doctorate Degree | $107,666 |
Chief radiation therapist employment statistics
Company size where chief radiation therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief radiation therapists work.
Chief radiation therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 39% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Chief radiation therapist turnover and employment statistics
Chief radiation therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief radiation therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief radiation therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief radiation therapist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 1.91% |
| 2013 | 2.43% |
| 2014 | 3.05% |
| 2015 | 2.87% |
| 2016 | 2.05% |
| 2017 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1.33% |
| 2019 | 1.71% |
| 2020 | 0.90% |
| 2021 | 0.00% |
Average chief radiation therapist tenure
The average chief radiation therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 252 chief radiation therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief radiation therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Chief radiation therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief radiation therapists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Neuropsychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,213 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 64,109 |
| Chief Radiation Therapist | 17.42% | - |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar chief radiation therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Neuropsychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,213 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Rolfer | 13.00% | 40 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | 13.05% | 64,109 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief radiation therapists
The most common foreign language among chief radiation therapists is Spanish at 62.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 12.5% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 62.5%
- Russian, 12.5%
- Japanese, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
Chief radiation therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.5% |
| Russian | 12.5% |
| Japanese | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
