How much does a radiation therapist make in Sacramento?
$182,200a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $87.62 an hour or $15,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $87.62
- Vs. national median
- +73%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $150,100Median: $182,200Highest 10%: $237,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $150,100 | $72.17 | |
| 25th | $170,400 | $81.90 | |
| Median | $182,200 | $87.62 | |
| 75th | $208,100 | $100.05 | |
| 90th | $237,200 | $114.06 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists.
| San Jose, CA | $206,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $205,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $171,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $169,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $130,800 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $87.62 ($182,200 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $182,200 against $105,300 nationally, 73% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $166,500, so Sacramento pays 9% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for radiation therapist pay?
3 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a radiation therapist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $150,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $237,200 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.