Source: SalaryDr satisfaction data for Radiation Oncology (N=44 approved reports). URL: https://www.salarydr.com
Last updated: | Based on 44 approved salary reports
Is Radiation Oncology Worth It? (2026)
At a Glance: Is Radiation Oncology Worth It?
93% of radiation oncologists would choose their specialty again, with an average satisfaction of 3.9/5 and median salary of $595,000, based on 44 approved physician salary reports on SalaryDr.
- Satisfaction
- 3.9/5
- Would Choose Again
- 93%
- Median Salary
- $595,000
- Avg Hours
- 49/wk
The Numbers
Median
$595,000
Average
$595,481
25th
$560,000
75th
$625,000
Based on 44 physician salaries
25thMiddle 50%75th
$560K$625K
Salary Distribution
$560K$560,000 – $658K$657,50025th
$560K$560,000
Median
$595K$595,000
75th
$625K$625,000
Middle 50% earn
$560K$560,000 – $625K$625,000
Median salary
$595K$595,000
Average salary
$595K$595,481
Percentiles
25th$560,000
75th$625,000
Breakdown
Monthly$49,583
Hourly$286
Satisfaction Breakdown
Career Satisfaction3.9 / 5
Based on 44 physician responses (1 = very dissatisfied, 5 = very satisfied)
Would Choose Again93%
39 of 42 respondents would choose radiation oncology again
Average Hours Worked49 hrs/week
Based on 44 physician responses (bar scaled to 80 hrs/week)
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