Medical Physics (Imaging) Salaries

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The starting salary for a medical physicist specializing in imaging typically ranges from the mid-$90,000s, especially for those holding a Master's degree from an accredited program. The job market for medical physicists is competitive, and obtaining a student membership with the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) is recommended to access detailed salary surveys and market insights. Transitioning from a background in 3D graphics to medical imaging can be a viable path for career advancement.

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  • Understanding of medical physics principles
  • Familiarity with imaging technologies and modalities
  • Knowledge of AAPM resources and membership benefits
  • Insight into salary structures in healthcare professions
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  • Investigate job market trends for medical physicists in imaging
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Individuals considering a career in medical physics, current medical physicists seeking salary insights, and professionals transitioning from related fields such as 3D graphics to medical imaging.

Mike Pauza
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Hi All,

Can anyone tell me the approximate starting salary of a medical physicist specializing in imaging? Also, how's the job market?

Got my B.S. 15 yrs ago, but have actually been working in 3D graphics since then. I love graphics, so imaging seems interesting. I'm currently only making 50K, and thinking about going back to school to earn a better living.


Any help is much appreciated. -Mike
 
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It's difficult to say with imaging positions as the salary range can vary. I'd recommend getting a student membership to the AAPM so you have access to their salary survey for some hard data.
 
I can sign up for AAPM I guess.

I guess I'm hoping that "imaging" is close to the average for medical physics, which I hear is somewhere around the mid 90's to start (with an MS from an accredited program)?

-Mike
 

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