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Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Radiation Oncology (N=39 verified submissions, updated May 12, 2026, data as of 2026-05-12). URL: https://www.salarydr.com

Last updated: May 12, 2026 | Based on 39 verified submissions

Is Radiation Oncology Worth It? (2026)

At a Glance: Is Radiation Oncology Worth It?

92% of radiation oncologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 4.0/5 and median salary of $585,000, based on 39 verified physician submissions on SalaryDr.

Satisfaction
4.0/5
Would Choose Again
92%
Median Salary
$585,000
Avg Hours
49/wk
Source: SalaryDr Physician Salary Database, updated May 12, 2026

The Numbers

Median

$585,000

Average

$592,466

25th

$550,000

75th

$620,000

Based on 39 physician salaries

Salary Distribution

$550K$550,000 – $655K$655,000
25th
$550K$550,000
Median
$585K$585,000
75th
$620K$620,000
Avg
Middle 50% earn
$550K$550,000 – $620K$620,000
Median salary
$585K$585,000
Average salary
$592K$592,466

Salary Range

Minimum$550,000
Maximum$1,635,000

Percentiles

25th$550,000
75th$620,000

Breakdown

Monthly$48,750
Hourly$281

Satisfaction Breakdown

Career Satisfaction4.0 / 5

Based on 39 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)

Would Choose Again92%

36 of 39 respondents would choose radiation oncology again

Average Hours Worked49 hrs/week

Based on 39 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)

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