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Medical Dosimetrists vs. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses: Who Earns More?

Medical Dosimetristss out-earn Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursess by $83K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Medical Dosimetristss land at $147,470 and Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursess at $64,400. The education gap is real: medical dosimetrist programs typically require bachelor's degree, while licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse programs require postsecondary nondegree award. Top-paying state for Medical Dosimetristss is Washington ($189,280); for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursess it's Washington ($83,150).

Medical Dosimetrists
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Median salary
$147,470
$64,400
Hourly rate
$70.9/hr
$30.96/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$111,670
$49,740
Senior level (90th %)
$185,450
$83,440
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Postsecondary nondegree award
U.S. employment
3,410
648,410
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Healthcare
Healthcare
Top-paying state
Washington
Washington

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Medical Dosimetrists median pay.

State
Medical Dosimetrists
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Washington
$189,280
$83,150
Oregon
$183,990
$80,470
New Jersey
$170,650
$75,160
New York
$166,540
$67,180
Illinois
$163,860
$75,000
North Carolina
$147,830
$63,270
Maryland
$147,470
$74,660
Indiana
$144,320
$65,720
Pennsylvania
$142,850
$63,940
Virginia
$142,830
$64,920
Wisconsin
$142,300
$63,760
Arizona
$142,090
$77,070
Massachusetts
$140,990
$80,220
California
$140,380
$79,750
Michigan
$137,970
$65,460

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Medical Dosimetristss or Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursess?

Medical Dosimetristss earn more nationally. The median is $147,470 for Medical Dosimetristss versus $64,400 for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursess, a difference of $83K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Medical Dosimetrists or Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Medical Dosimetrists or Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?

Medical Dosimetrists typically requires bachelor's degree. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses requires postsecondary nondegree award. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Medical Dosimetristss get paid the most?

Washington is the top-paying state for Medical Dosimetristss at $189,280/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Medical Dosimetrists vs. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Washington, Medical Dosimetristss earn $189,280 vs. $83,150 for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nursess. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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