How much does a radiation therapist make in San Diego?
$171,500a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $82.45 an hour or $14,290 a month.
- Hourly
- $82.45
- Vs. national median
- +63%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $132,500Median: $171,500Highest 10%: $191,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $132,500 | $63.69 | |
| 25th | $149,800 | $72.02 | |
| Median | $171,500 | $82.45 | |
| 75th | $176,700 | $84.94 | |
| 90th | $191,200 | $91.91 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists.
| San Jose, CA | $206,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $205,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $182,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $169,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $130,800 |
Related jobs in San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $493,700 |
| Psychiatrist | $335,600 |
| Physician | $333,300 |
| Physician | $323,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $295,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $293,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $282,200 |
| Pediatrician | $262,700 |
| Podiatrist | $235,400 |
| Dermatologist | $233,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $82.45 ($171,500 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in San Diego than the national average?
Yes: $171,500 against $105,300 nationally, 63% more.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $166,500, so San Diego pays 3% more.
Where does San Diego rank for radiation therapist pay?
4 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a radiation therapist make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $132,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $191,200 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.