How much does a radiation therapist make in Memphis?
$96,870a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $46.57 an hour or $8,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.57
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,310Median: $96,870Highest 10%: $112,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,310 | $37.65 | |
| 25th | $83,270 | $40.03 | |
| Median | $96,870 | $46.57 | |
| 75th | $99,880 | $48.02 | |
| 90th | $112,400 | $54.04 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists.
| Nashville, TN | $80,770 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $389,000 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $325,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $298,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $256,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $243,200 |
| Dentist | $238,000 |
| Pediatrician | $168,200 |
| Pharmacist | $134,200 |
| Optometrist | $129,100 |
| Veterinarian | $125,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $46.57 ($96,870 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $96,870 against $105,300 nationally, 8% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $83,520, so Memphis pays 16% more.
Where does Memphis rank for radiation therapist pay?
57 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a radiation therapist make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,400 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.