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Radiation Oncologist Salary in United States

Detailed compensation breakdown, percentiles, and market demand for Radiation Oncologist in United States.

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Demand: +34% (Very High Growth)
$510,000
/ year (Median Base Pay)
💵 Hourly Equivalent: $245.19/hr
📊 80% Range: $350,000 – $750,000
10th % Entry $350,000
25th % Junior $430,000
50th % Median $510,000
75th % Senior $630,000
90th % Top 10% $750,000
Base Annual Salary $510,000
Target Annual Bonus $61,200
Annual Stock / Equity $112,200
Total Compensation (TC) $683,400
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Verified Radiation Oncologist Openings in United States

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Salary Progression by Experience Level in United States

Estimated pay progression across career stages for Radiation Oncologist

Entry-Level (0 - 2 yrs)

Junior Radiation Oncologist

Recent graduates and early career entrants.

Median Pay
$350,000
Mid-Level (2 - 5 yrs)

Radiation Oncologist

Autonomous execution and domain proficiency.

Median Pay
$510,000
Senior (5 - 8 yrs)

Senior Radiation Oncologist

System architecture, mentorship, and project leadership.

Median Pay
$630,000
Lead / Principal (8+ yrs)

Staff / Principal

Strategic direction and cross-functional technical decisions.

Median Pay
$750,000

Radiation Oncologist Salary in Other US Locations

Compare regional earnings and cost-of-living adjustments

San Francisco, CA

COL Index: 179.5%
$703,800

San Jose, CA

COL Index: 174.2%
$693,600

New York, NY

COL Index: 186%
$683,400

Seattle, WA

COL Index: 148%
$652,800

Hawaii

COL Index: 179%
$652,800

Oakland, CA

COL Index: 155%
$652,800

Boston, MA

COL Index: 149%
$637,500

California

COL Index: 142%
$637,500

Role Profile & Career Requirements

A Radiation Oncologist provides high-value specialization, system design, and verified technical leadership in their designated domain. Fast career velocity and competitive salary ranges.

Required Education
Bachelor's, Master's, or Clinical Doctoral Degree
Experience Benchmark
2-5+ years
10-Year Projected Growth
+34% (Very High Growth)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Radiation Oncologist make in United States?

The median annual salary for a Radiation Oncologist in United States is $510,000, with entry-level professionals earning around $350,000 and top 10% senior specialists earning up to $750,000.

What is the average hourly rate for a Radiation Oncologist in United States?

On average, a Radiation Oncologist in United States makes approximately $245.19 per hour based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

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