How much does a radiation therapist make in California?
$166,500a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in California. That is $80.02 an hour or $13,870 a month.
- Hourly
- $80.02
- Vs. national median
- +58%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 1,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $130,200Median: $166,500Highest 10%: $208,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $130,200 | $62.57 | |
| 25th | $131,600 | $63.25 | |
| Median | $166,500 | $80.02 | |
| 75th | $182,100 | $87.57 | |
| 90th | $208,100 | $100.05 |
Cities in California
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 |
| Riverside, CA | $130,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for radiation therapists.
| 1. California | $166,500 |
| 2. Oregon | $131,600 |
| 3. New York | $129,600 |
| 4. New Jersey | $129,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $80.02 ($166,500 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $166,500 against $105,300 nationally, 58% more.
Where does California rank for radiation therapist pay?
California ranks 1 of 46 states.
Which city in California pays radiation therapists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $206,400 a year.
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.