How to Become a Medical Dosimetrist in Oklahoma: Salary & Requirements (2026)
Quick answer: The median medical dosimetrist salary in Oklahoma is $143,120 per year - 3% below the national median of $147,470 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The career requires a 4-year degree: Bachelor’s degree + JRCERT-accredited medical dosimetry program.
Medical Dosimetrist Salary in Oklahoma
| Wage level | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma entry level (10th percentile) | $109,650 |
| Oklahoma 25th-75th percentile | $120,730 - $146,810 |
| Oklahoma median | $143,120 |
| Oklahoma top earners (90th percentile) | $154,490 |
| U.S. median | $147,470 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. State employment: 30.
The Oklahoma Job Market: Medical Dosimetrist
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Employed in Oklahoma | 30 |
| Jobs per 1,000 in the state | 0.02 |
| Concentration vs U.S. (location quotient) | 0.89 |
| Mean annual wage in Oklahoma | $136,740 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025. With a location quotient of 0.89, Oklahoma’s demand for medical dosimetrists tracks close to the national average.
Requirements in Oklahoma
The education path is national - Bachelor’s degree + JRCERT-accredited medical dosimetry program - while licensing runs through Oklahoma’s own boards: MDCB certification (CMD) is the industry standard; some states license. Verify current requirements with the Oklahoma licensing authority before enrolling, as details change. The step-by-step path (degree, exams, first role, advancement) is covered in the national guide: How to Become a Medical Dosimetrist.
Salary Nationwide
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th | $111,670 |
| 25th | $132,080 |
| 50th (median) | $147,470 |
| 75th | $167,030 |
| 90th | $185,450 |
Job Outlook
| Year | Employment |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,800 |
| 2034 projected | 4,900 |
| Percent change | +3.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a medical dosimetrist make in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage for medical dosimetrists in Oklahoma is $143,120 (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 3% below the national median of $147,470.
How do I become a medical dosimetrist in Oklahoma?
The core path is the same nationwide - Bachelor's degree + JRCERT-accredited medical dosimetry program - with licensing administered at the state level: MDCB certification (CMD) is the industry standard; some states license. See the steps below.
How many medical dosimetrists work in Oklahoma?
BLS counts about 30 medical dosimetrists employed in Oklahoma (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Medical Dosimetrist in Nearby States
- Medical Dosimetrist in North Carolina
- Medical Dosimetrist in Ohio
- Medical Dosimetrist in Oregon
- Medical Dosimetrist in Pennsylvania
Related
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 - Medical Dosimetrists (SOC 29-2036), Oklahoma and national
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, 2024-34
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Data sources
Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.
| Data | Provider | Vintage |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | May 2025 |
| Employment Projections | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | 2024-2034 |
| Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System | National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS) | 2024 |
| College Scorecard (school-level outcomes) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release |
| College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings) | U.S. Department of Education | latest release (updated 2026-06-12) |
| Occupational licensing requirements | CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2026-02-22) |
| Registered apprenticeship programs | CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor) | latest release (updated 2025-10-25) |
| O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones) | U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.) | O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13) |