Chief Medical Physicist Salary in the United States
Chief Medical Physicist Salary
How much does a Chief Medical Physicist make in the United States? The average Chief Medical Physicist salary in the United States is $273,315 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $256,958 and $305,948. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Chief Medical Physicist Salary | $242,066 | US | March 26, 2024 |
| 25th Percentile Chief Medical Physicist Salary | $256,958 | US | March 26, 2024 |
| 50th Percentile Chief Medical Physicist Salary | $273,315 | US | March 26, 2024 |
| 75th Percentile Chief Medical Physicist Salary | $305,948 | US | March 26, 2024 |
| 90th Percentile Chief Medical Physicist Salary | $335,659 | US | March 26, 2024 |
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Radiology: Recording, analyzing, and measuring brain activities through electroencephalogram tests to detect, diagnose, and treat brain disorders.
Job Description for Chief Medical Physicist
Chief Medical Physicist oversees the medical physics department and the development of treatment plans for radiation oncology patients. Has overall responsibility for the delivery of radiation treatment services, including external beam hyperthermia, brachytherapy radiation treatment programs, and prostate seed implantation. Being a Chief Medical Physicist ensures department services comply with all applicable regulations. Requires a master's degree in medical physics or equivalent field. Additionally, Chief Medical Physicist requires certification from the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or similar certifying body. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Chief Medical Physicist works autonomously. Goals are generally communicated in "solution" or project goal terms. May provide a leadership role for the work group through knowledge in the area of specialization. Works on advanced, complex technical projects or business issues requiring state of the art technical or industry knowledge. To be a Chief Medical Physicist typically requires 10+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description
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Chief Medical Physicist Pay Difference by Location
Chief Medical Physicist salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Chief Medical Physicist, the highest Chief Medical Physicist salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Chief Medical Physicist salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Chief Medical Physicist salary is in Miami, FL, where the Chief Medical Physicist salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.
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