Source: SalaryDr Radiation Oncology Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $77,300/year. Sample: 12 approved salary reports. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/radiation-oncology
Radiation Oncology Residency Salary (2026)
The median radiation oncology resident salary is $77,300 per year, based on 12 approved salary reports on SalaryDr. After training, radiation oncology attendings earn a median of $585,000 — a 7.6x increase.
Source: SalaryDr self-reported data • Updated Nov 2026
Radiation Oncology: Resident vs. Attending Salary
The salary jump from residency to attending is the largest increase in a physician’s career.
Radiation Oncology Residency Training
Training Length
3–5 years
Salary Progression
Resident salary increases ~$2,000–$3,000 per PGY year. After completing training, attending radiation oncology physicians earn a median of $585,000.
Frequently Asked Questions: Radiation Oncology Residency Salary
How much do radiation oncology residents make in 2026?
Radiation Oncology residents earn a median salary of $77,300 per year based on 12 approved salary reports on SalaryDr.
How long is radiation oncology residency?
Radiation Oncology residency training is 3–5 years. Salary increases with each year of training, typically by $2,000–$3,000 per PGY level.
How much more do radiation oncology attendings make compared to residents?
Radiation Oncology attending physicians earn a median of $585,000, which is 7.6x more than the median resident salary of $77,300. This gap represents the largest salary jump in a physician's career.
Are radiation oncology residents satisfied with their specialty choice?
Radiation Oncology residents rate their career satisfaction at 3.9/5.0 on average. 100% say they would choose radiation oncology again if given the choice. They work an average of 51 hours per week.
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