How much does a senior radiation oncologist make in 2026?

A senior radiation oncologist (16-25 years of attending experience) earns a median salary of $640,000 per year, based on 5 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

What is the salary range for senior radiation oncologists?

Senior radiation oncologists (16-25 years of attending experience) earn between $625,000 (25th percentile) and $644,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $640,000.

Source: SalaryDr salary data for Senior Radiation Oncology (N=5 verified submissions, updated May 12, 2026, data as of 2026-05-12). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: May 12, 2026 | Based on 5 verified submissions

Senior Radiation Oncologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Senior Radiation Oncologist Salary (16-25 years of attending experience)

The median senior radiation oncologist salary (16-25 years of attending experience) is $640,000 per year as of May 2026, based on 5 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr. The average salary is $601,400.

Median Salary: $640,000
Average Salary: $601,400
25th Percentile: $625,000
75th Percentile: $644,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated May 12, 2026

Median

$640,000

Average

$601,400

25th

$625,000

75th

$644,000

Based on 5 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$625K$625,000 – $654K$653,500

25th

$625K$625,000

Median/75th

$640K$640,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$625K$625,000 – $644K$644,000

Median salary

$640K$640,000

Average salary

$601K$601,400

Salary Range

Minimum$625,000

Maximum$738,000

Percentiles

25th$625,000

75th$644,000

Breakdown

Monthly$53,333

Hourly$308

How Senior Pay Compares

This data shows compensation for radiation oncologists with 16-25 years of attending experience. Salary typically increases with experience — view all experience levels on the Radiation Oncology salary page.

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Source: SalaryDr salary data for Senior Radiation Oncology (N=5 verified submissions, updated May 12, 2026, data as of 2026-05-12). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: May 12, 2026 | Based on 5 verified submissions

Senior Radiation Oncologist Salary (2026)

At a Glance: Senior Radiation Oncologist Salary (16-25 years of attending experience)

Median Salary: $640,000
Average Salary: $601,400
25th Percentile: $625,000
75th Percentile: $644,000

Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated May 12, 2026

Median

$640,000

Average

$601,400

25th

$625,000

75th

$644,000

Based on 5 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$625K$625,000 – $654K$653,500

25th

$625K$625,000

Median/75th

$640K$640,000

Avg

Middle 50% earn

$625K$625,000 – $644K$644,000

Median salary

$640K$640,000

Average salary

$601K$601,400

Salary Range

Minimum$625,000

Maximum$738,000

Percentiles

25th$625,000

75th$644,000

Breakdown

Monthly$53,333

Hourly$308

How Senior Pay Compares

Early Career (0-5 years of attending experience)Mid-Career (6-15 years of attending experience)Senior (16-25 years of attending experience)Veteran (25+ years of attending experience)

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