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Career Prospects

Interested in this program of study? Learn more about South Florida's employment picture and explore career options when you pursue additional studies in this area.

Job roles related to this area of study include:

Radiation Therapist

$41.32 Hourly Wage

24 Annual job openings

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

An average salary for Radiation Therapists is $85,969. That is approximately $41.32 per hour. New hires generally start at around $81,504, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as $105,139. The following chart illustrates this salary range.

531 Radiation Therapists are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 2.3% over the next four years.

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