How much does a radiation therapist make in Detroit?
$100,500a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $48.33 an hour or $8,378 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.33
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,070Median: $100,500Highest 10%: $115,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,070 | $39.46 | |
| 25th | $83,340 | $40.07 | |
| Median | $100,500 | $48.33 | |
| 75th | $103,400 | $49.73 | |
| 90th | $115,500 | $55.54 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Detroit
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $561,100 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $447,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $339,300 |
| Dermatologist | $269,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Pediatrician | $218,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $209,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $48.33 ($100,500 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in Detroit than the national average?
No: $100,500 against $105,300 nationally, 5% less.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $95,890, so Detroit pays 5% more.
Where does Detroit rank for radiation therapist pay?
42 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a radiation therapist make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $115,500 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.