Salary Surveys

About the Survey

The 2024 CHP survey data was collected through an online web-based data entry form. As in previous years, data collection was conducted in conjunction with the Health Physics Society (HPS) salary survey. The HPS salary survey results will be reported separately in the Health Physics Newsletter.

The survey was also available in hard copy for those who preferred to fax or mail their responses. Questions about this survey should be directed to Gary Lauten via email: chpsalarysurvey@yahoo.com

2024 Results

Data Analysis: The salary ranges marked by CHPs on completed survey forms were rounded to the midpoints of those ranges before statistical analyses were performed. For example, if a CHP marked the salary range $150,000 to $152,499, their salary was rounded to the midpoint value of $151,250.

Responses from CHPs who were either part-time or retired were not analyzed, as the data did not allow for meaningful comparisons. To minimize skewing the results, data from nine survey respondents were excluded from the analysis because they reported earning less than $80,000 or more than $245,000 per year.

Only two respondents who attained ABHP certification within the last two years reported receiving a significant (10% or more) salary increase, whereas five respondents did not. One respondent who received a significant salary increase upon attaining ABHP certification within the last two years received this increase from a new employer, while the other received it from their current employer.

CHP salaries by region are also presented in this report.

Value of Certification: Of 64 respondents who answered questions about the value of becoming a CHP:

• 94% indicated it was a worthwhile and positive experience.
• 6% were neutral.
• 0% responded negatively.

Among those who found the certification a positive experience:

• 79% reported gaining more professional respect.
• 63% indicated increased responsibilities.
• 56% noted increased opportunities for advancement.
• 6% mentioned other benefits.

56% reported being compensated with an increased salary

To view the full survey, data presentation and corresponding tables & figures, read the March 2025 CHP Corner.

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