Radiation therapy technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Radiation therapy technician demographics by:
Radiation therapy technician gender statistics
63.9% of radiation therapy technicians are women and 36.1% of radiation therapy technicians are men.
- Female, 63.9%
- Male, 36.1%
Radiation therapy technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 63.9% |
| Male | 36.1% |
Radiation therapy technician gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$58,930
Female income
$56,403
Radiation therapy technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radiation therapy technician positions over time. Currently, 63.9% of radiation therapy technicians are female.
Radiation therapy technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.76% | 67.24% |
| 2011 | 33.94% | 66.06% |
| 2012 | 44.82% | 55.18% |
| 2013 | 51.72% | 48.28% |
| 2014 | 34.15% | 65.85% |
| 2015 | 34.37% | 65.63% |
| 2016 | 29.39% | 70.61% |
| 2017 | 41.36% | 58.64% |
| 2018 | 41.79% | 58.21% |
| 2019 | 37.15% | 62.85% |
| 2020 | 31.44% | 68.56% |
| 2021 | 36.11% | 63.89% |
Radiation therapy technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared radiation therapy technicians 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% |
| Radiation Therapy Technician | 36% | 64% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Radiation therapy technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radiation therapy technicians is White, which makes up 70.9% of all radiation therapy technicians. Comparatively, 9.9% of radiation therapy technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of radiation therapy technicians are Unknown.
- White, 70.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.9%
- Unknown, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Asian, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Radiation therapy technician race
| Radiation therapy technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Asian | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Radiation therapy technician race and ethnicity over time
See how radiation therapy technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radiation therapy technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.87% | 7.83% | 3.40% | 8.74% |
| 2011 | 77.78% | 9.59% | 1.56% | 8.50% |
| 2012 | 76.34% | 7.82% | 5.68% | 8.45% |
| 2013 | 76.57% | 10.18% | 3.48% | 6.37% |
| 2014 | 69.79% | 11.06% | 6.64% | 8.86% |
| 2015 | 76.08% | 8.56% | 3.08% | 9.05% |
| 2016 | 79.32% | 7.53% | 3.72% | 7.68% |
| 2017 | 75.25% | 8.47% | 5.44% | 8.31% |
| 2018 | 76.82% | 7.37% | 2.94% | 9.24% |
| 2019 | 73.63% | 11.94% | 3.46% | 8.82% |
| 2020 | 67.86% | 8.52% | 4.88% | 12.13% |
| 2021 | 70.88% | 6.80% | 2.97% | 9.88% |
Radiation therapy technician wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,472 |
| White | $58,777 |
| Black or African American | $53,889 |
| Asian | $66,203 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,963 |
Radiation therapy technician age breakdown
The average age of radiation therapy technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 54% of the radiation therapy technician population.
Radiation therapy technician age breakdown
| Radiation Therapy Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 54% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 13% |
Radiation therapy technician educational attainment
The most common degree for radiation therapy technicians is associate degree, with 49% of radiation therapy technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 4%.
- Associate, 49%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Master's, 4%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Radiation therapy technicians by degree level
| Radiation therapy technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Master's | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Radiation therapy technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $65,473 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,227 |
| Doctorate Degree | $75,076 |
Radiation therapy technician employment statistics
Company size where radiation therapy technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radiation therapy technicians work.
Radiation therapy technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 12% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Radiation therapy technician jobs by company type
Employees with the radiation therapy technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most radiation therapy technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Radiation therapy technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 20% |
| Private | 74% |
| Government | 6% |
Radiation therapy technician turnover and employment statistics
Radiation therapy technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radiation therapy technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radiation therapy technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radiation therapy technician 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 radiation therapy technician tenure
The average radiation therapy technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 107 radiation therapy technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Radiation therapy technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Radiation therapy technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radiation therapy technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,774 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Interventional Pain Physician | 13.05% | 60,107 |
| Radiation Therapy Technician | 17.42% | - |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar radiation therapy technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Prison Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 4,774 |
| Emergency Medicine, Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 63,558 |
| Clinical Coordinator, Heart Failure Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 64,523 |
| Interventional Pain Physician | 13.05% | 60,107 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by radiation therapy technicians
The most common foreign language among radiation therapy technicians is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 20.0% and Hindi is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Urdu, 20.0%
- Hindi, 20.0%
- Vietnamese, 20.0%
Radiation therapy technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Urdu | 20.0% |
| Hindi | 20.0% |
| Vietnamese | 20.0% |