How much does a radiation therapist make in New York?
$135,600a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $65.17 an hour or $11,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $65.17
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $109,600Median: $135,600Highest 10%: $165,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $109,600 | $52.71 | |
| 25th | $127,700 | $61.37 | |
| Median | $135,600 | $65.17 | |
| 75th | $147,300 | $70.83 | |
| 90th | $165,200 | $79.40 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $65.17 ($135,600 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $135,600 against $105,300 nationally, 29% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $129,600, so New York pays 5% more.
Where does New York rank for radiation therapist pay?
6 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a radiation therapist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $109,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,200 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.