Medical radiation dosimetrist demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical radiation dosimetrist gender statistics
42.9% of medical radiation dosimetrists are women and 57.1% of medical radiation dosimetrists are men.
- Male, 57.1%
- Female, 42.9%
Medical radiation dosimetrist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 57.1% |
| Female | 42.9% |
Medical radiation dosimetrist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$119,286
Female income
$116,083
Medical radiation dosimetrist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical radiation dosimetrist positions over time. Currently, 42.9% of medical radiation dosimetrists are female.
Medical radiation dosimetrist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.96% | 63.04% |
| 2011 | 37.08% | 62.92% |
| 2012 | 38.30% | 61.70% |
| 2013 | 37.71% | 62.29% |
| 2014 | 38.77% | 61.23% |
| 2015 | 37.47% | 62.53% |
| 2016 | 39.23% | 60.77% |
| 2017 | 38.48% | 61.52% |
| 2018 | 53.66% | 46.34% |
| 2019 | 63.05% | 36.95% |
| 2020 | 61.44% | 38.56% |
| 2021 | 57.14% | 42.86% |
Medical radiation dosimetrist related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical radiation dosimetrists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 57% | 43% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Medical radiation dosimetrist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical radiation dosimetrists is White, which makes up 69.9% of all medical radiation dosimetrists. Comparatively, 9.9% of medical radiation dosimetrists are Asian and 8.5% of medical radiation dosimetrists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.9%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.5%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Medical radiation dosimetrist race
| Medical radiation dosimetrist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.9% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Medical radiation dosimetrist race and ethnicity over time
See how medical radiation dosimetrist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical radiation dosimetrist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.35% | 5.47% | 4.97% | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 80.60% | 6.60% | 4.10% | 6.83% |
| 2012 | 79.84% | 6.43% | 4.42% | 7.44% |
| 2013 | 77.40% | 7.29% | 4.48% | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 79.52% | 5.77% | 4.37% | 8.35% |
| 2015 | 77.76% | 5.80% | 6.03% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | 77.95% | 5.42% | 6.08% | 8.58% |
| 2017 | 76.69% | 5.72% | 6.02% | 9.53% |
| 2018 | 70.09% | 5.44% | 14.80% | 7.25% |
| 2019 | 70.50% | 4.97% | 12.73% | 10.25% |
| 2020 | 71.38% | 4.82% | 12.22% | 9.32% |
| 2021 | 69.92% | 8.01% | 9.87% | 8.54% |
Medical radiation dosimetrist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american medical radiation dosimetrists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino medical radiation dosimetrists have the lowest average salary at $113,578.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $120,485 |
| White | $120,984 |
| Black or African American | $121,728 |
| Asian | $119,840 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $113,578 |
Average medical radiation dosimetrist age
See how the average age of medical radiation dosimetrists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical radiation dosimetrist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.5 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | |
| Asian | 42 | 39.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 |
Medical radiation dosimetrist age breakdown
The average age of medical radiation dosimetrists is 40+ years years old, representing 74% of the medical radiation dosimetrist population.
Medical radiation dosimetrist age breakdown
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 74% |
| 30-40 years | 20% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Medical radiation dosimetrist educational attainment
The most common degree for medical radiation dosimetrists is associate degree, with 41% of medical radiation dosimetrists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 35% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Associate, 41%
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Master's, 6%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 12%
Medical radiation dosimetrists by degree level
| Medical radiation dosimetrist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 12% |
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Medical radiation dosimetrist employment statistics
Company size where medical radiation dosimetrists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical radiation dosimetrists work.
Medical radiation dosimetrist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 56% |
Medical radiation dosimetrist turnover and employment statistics
Medical radiation dosimetrist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical radiation dosimetrists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical radiation dosimetrist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical radiation dosimetrist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 2.80% |
| 2012 | 3.25% |
| 2013 | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 1.00% |
| 2019 | 0.34% |
| 2020 | 1.07% |
| 2021 | 1.23% |
Average medical radiation dosimetrist tenure
The average medical radiation dosimetrist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 medical radiation dosimetrists resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical radiation dosimetrist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 4% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 15% |
| 11+ years | 22% |
Medical radiation dosimetrist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical radiation dosimetrists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technician | 5.02% | 48,829 |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Medical Technologist-Microbiology | 8.24% | 113,355 |
| Medical Administrative Technician | 9.29% | 113,908 |
| Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,462 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | - |
Similar medical radiation dosimetrist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technician | 5.02% | 48,829 |
| Hygienist | 6.89% | 13,991 |
| Medical Technologist-Microbiology | 8.24% | 113,355 |
| Medical Administrative Technician | 9.29% | 113,908 |
| Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,462 |
| Surgical Technician | 12.80% | 70,920 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical radiation dosimetrists
- Italian, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Medical radiation dosimetrist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Italian | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |