How much does a radiation therapist make in Boston?
$106,300a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $51.11 an hour or $8,858 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.11
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,160Median: $106,300Highest 10%: $131,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,160 | $39.98 | |
| 25th | $84,110 | $40.44 | |
| Median | $106,300 | $51.11 | |
| 75th | $125,900 | $60.52 | |
| 90th | $131,300 | $63.10 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $51.11 ($106,300 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $106,300 against $105,300 nationally, 1% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $106,300, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for radiation therapist pay?
22 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a radiation therapist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,300 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.