How much does a radiation therapist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $50.63 an hour or $8,776 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.63
- Average (mean)
- $115,000
- Jobs
- 17,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,560 | $38.73 | |
| 25th | $92,060 | $44.26 | |
| Median | $105,300 | $50.63 | |
| 75th | $126,300 | $60.74 | |
| 90th | $156,700 | $75.34 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $166,500 |
| Oregon | $131,600 |
| New York | $129,600 |
| New Jersey | $129,500 |
| Washington | $125,900 |
| Hawaii | $125,500 |
| Illinois | $124,600 |
| Connecticut | $116,200 |
| Kansas | $108,800 |
| Arizona | $108,800 |
| Colorado | $108,000 |
| Utah | $107,700 |
| Maryland | $107,100 |
| Massachusetts | $106,300 |
| New Hampshire | $106,300 |
| Texas | $105,800 |
| Montana | $105,400 |
| Virginia | $103,300 |
| Maine | $102,000 |
| Vermont | $101,100 |
| Florida | $100,900 |
| South Carolina | $100,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $100,500 |
| District of Columbia | $100,300 |
| New Mexico | $100,000 |
| Missouri | $99,890 |
| Idaho | $99,660 |
| North Carolina | $99,250 |
| Nebraska | $98,670 |
| Ohio | $98,650 |
| Oklahoma | $98,390 |
| Minnesota | $98,000 |
| Kentucky | $97,760 |
| South Dakota | $97,470 |
| Indiana | $96,690 |
| Michigan | $95,890 |
| Louisiana | $94,710 |
| Georgia | $94,460 |
| Wisconsin | $93,600 |
| Nevada | $92,990 |
| Mississippi | $88,100 |
| Alabama | $87,330 |
| Tennessee | $83,520 |
| Iowa | $81,610 |
| Arkansas | $78,950 |
| West Virginia | $71,590 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $206,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $205,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $182,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $171,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $169,200 |
| New York, NY | $135,600 |
| Seattle, WA | $133,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $130,800 |
| Portland, OR | $128,700 |
| Honolulu, HI | $125,500 |
| Chicago, IL | $124,900 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $120,000 |
| Kansas City, MO | $117,300 |
| Dallas, TX | $117,100 |
| Hartford, CT | $110,500 |
In other countries
Radiation Therapist belongs to the international group "Medical imaging and therapeutic equipment technicians".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Occupational Therapist$100,300
- Physical Therapist$102,800
- Recreational Therapist$61,960
- Respiratory Therapist$82,280
- Speech-Language Pathologist$97,870
- Exercise Physiologist$59,460
- Therapist$77,930
- Veterinarian$130,100
- Registered Nurse$97,550
- Nurse Anesthetist$236,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $50.63 ($105,300 a year).
How much does a radiation therapist make a month?
About $8,776 a month before tax, based on a median of $105,300 a year.
How much does a radiation therapist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,560 or less a year ($38.73 an hour); the top 10% make $156,700 or more.
Which state pays radiation therapists the most?
California, with a median of $166,500 a year, followed by Oregon ($131,600) and New York ($129,600).
Which city pays radiation therapists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $206,400 a year.
How many radiation therapists are there in the United States?
About 17,070 people work as radiation therapists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.