How much does a radiation therapist make in Pittsburgh?
$84,020a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $40.39 an hour or $7,002 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.39
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,180Median: $84,020Highest 10%: $111,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,180 | $37.11 | |
| 25th | $79,440 | $38.19 | |
| Median | $84,020 | $40.39 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.25 | |
| 90th | $111,300 | $53.53 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists.
| Philadelphia, PA | $120,000 |
Related jobs in Pittsburgh
Same field, median yearly pay.
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $291,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $275,900 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
| Radiologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $235,200 |
| Dentist | $230,500 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $223,600 |
| Pediatrician | $208,100 |
| Physician | $187,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $40.39 ($84,020 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in Pittsburgh than the national average?
No: $84,020 against $105,300 nationally, 20% less.
How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $100,500, so Pittsburgh pays 16% less.
Where does Pittsburgh rank for radiation therapist pay?
69 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a radiation therapist make starting out in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% make $77,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,300 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.