How much does a radiation therapist make in Los Angeles?
$169,200a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $81.32 an hour or $14,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.32
- Vs. national median
- +61%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $131,600Median: $169,200Highest 10%: $192,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $131,600 | $63.25 | |
| 25th | $142,400 | $68.44 | |
| Median | $169,200 | $81.32 | |
| 75th | $176,000 | $84.63 | |
| 90th | $192,000 | $92.29 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists.
| San Jose, CA | $206,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $205,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $182,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $171,500 |
| Riverside, CA | $130,800 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $81.32 ($169,200 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $169,200 against $105,300 nationally, 61% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $166,500, so Los Angeles pays 2% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for radiation therapist pay?
5 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a radiation therapist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $131,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $192,000 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.