Radiation therapist
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Most common degree: Associate’s
Median pay: $72,910
Employment in this occupation is expected to grow by nearly a third between 2008 and 2018, as advancements make radiation safer and more widely prescribed, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The highest paid 10 percent of radiation therapists make more than $104,350.
