How much does a radiation therapist make in Philadelphia?
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $57.67 an hour or $9,997 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.67
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $91,310 | $43.90 | |
| 25th | $106,600 | $51.24 | |
| Median | $120,000 | $57.67 | |
| 75th | $122,500 | $58.91 | |
| 90th | $131,400 | $63.15 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $84,020 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $452,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,800 |
| Physician | $365,800 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,000 |
| Orthodontist | $311,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $279,400 |
| Physician | $245,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $57.67 ($120,000 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $120,000 against $105,300 nationally, 14% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $100,500, so Philadelphia pays 19% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for radiation therapist pay?
12 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a radiation therapist make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $91,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,400 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.