Radiation Therapists

Low Risk
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Vote Comments (3)
AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
32%
(Low Risk)
POLLING
37%
(Low Risk, Based on 111 votes)
Average: 35%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
3.1%
by year 2033
WAGES
$98,300
or $47.26 per hour
Volume
16,640
as of 2023
SUMMARY
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JOB SCORE
5.8/10
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Job Score (higher is better):

We rate jobs using four factors. These are:

- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

32% (Low Risk)

Low Risk (21-40%): Jobs in this level have a limited risk of automation, as they demand a mix of technical and human-centric skills.

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Some very important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Manual Dexterity

  • Finger Dexterity

User poll

37% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 32% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Radiation Therapists will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Sentiment

The following graph is shown where there are enough votes to produce meaningful data. It displays user poll results over time, providing a clear indication of sentiment trends.

Sentiment over time (yearly)

Growth

Slow growth relative to other professions.

The number of 'Radiation Therapists' job openings is expected to rise 3.1% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Wages

Very high paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Radiation Therapists' was $98,300, or $47 per hour

'Radiation Therapists' were paid 104.5% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 16,640 people employed as 'Radiation Therapists' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 9 thousand people are employed as 'Radiation Therapists'.

Job description

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.

SOC Code: 29-1124.00

Comments (3)

Jay (No chance)
05 May 2022 10:56
No chance radiology profession involves special occasions and critical thinking that automation can’t do
I'm not telling you my name you creep (Moderate)
23 May 2020 03:11
I voted likely mainly because I believe that basic steps can be made by machines, not saying that there won't still be a need for human interference.
Michael Piva (Low)
08 Nov 2019 20:05
The job description neglects the large role Radiation Therapists have in providing patient care and support
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