How much does a radiation therapist make in Atlanta?
$99,860a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $48.01 an hour or $8,322 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.01
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,400Median: $99,860Highest 10%: $133,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,400 | $40.58 | |
| 25th | $91,200 | $43.85 | |
| Median | $99,860 | $48.01 | |
| 75th | $108,400 | $52.13 | |
| 90th | $133,600 | $64.24 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $48.01 ($99,860 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $99,860 against $105,300 nationally, 5% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $94,460, so Atlanta pays 6% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for radiation therapist pay?
47 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a radiation therapist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,600 or more.
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.