Source: SalaryDr Radiation Oncology Residency Salary Data (2026). Median: $76,600/year. Sample: 4 verified submissions. URL: https://www.salarydr.com/residency-salary/radiation-oncology
Radiation Oncology Residency Salary (2026)
The median radiation oncology resident salary is $76,600 per year, based on 4 verified submissions on SalaryDr. After training, radiation oncology attendings earn a median of $585,000 — a 7.6x increase.
Source: SalaryDr verified data • Updated May 2026
Radiation Oncology Resident Salary by PGY Year
How radiation oncology resident compensation changes by postgraduate year level.
| PGY Level | Median Salary | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $60,000 | 1 |
| PGY-2 | $76,600 | 1 |
| PGY-3 | $74,000 | 1 |
| PGY-5 | $82,000 | 1 |
What Radiation Oncology Residents Say
Real insights from verified radiation oncology residents about their training experience.
“Phenomenal Work-life balance, have most weekends off and a dedicated day for didactics”
“Watch out for over reliance on residents for non-academic tasks”
“I wish I had known how much commuting I’d have to do (1hr each way) for one of our sites”
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 $76,600 per year based on 4 verified submissions on SalaryDr. Salaries range from $60,000 to $82,000 depending on PGY level and location.
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 $76,600. 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 4/5.0 on average. 100% say they would choose radiation oncology again if given the choice. They work an average of 50 hours per week.
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