How much does a radiation therapist make in Richmond?
$101,400a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $48.74 an hour or $8,448 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.74
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,480Median: $101,400Highest 10%: $132,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,480 | $40.62 | |
| 25th | $95,220 | $45.78 | |
| Median | $101,400 | $48.74 | |
| 75th | $126,000 | $60.59 | |
| 90th | $132,100 | $63.51 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists.
| Washington, DC | $108,500 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $103,100 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $450,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 |
| Physician | $284,100 |
| Surgeon | $259,300 |
| Physician | $240,200 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $235,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $224,200 |
| Dentist | $218,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $48.74 ($101,400 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $101,400 against $105,300 nationally, 4% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $103,300, so Richmond pays 2% less.
Where does Richmond rank for radiation therapist pay?
35 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a radiation therapist make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,100 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.