How much does a radiation therapist make in San Francisco?
$205,700a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $98.88 an hour or $17,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $98.88
- Vs. national median
- +95%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $151,800Median: $205,700Highest 10%: $225,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $151,800 | $72.97 | |
| 25th | $189,100 | $90.93 | |
| Median | $205,700 | $98.88 | |
| 75th | $210,500 | $101.18 | |
| 90th | $225,400 | $108.35 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists.
| San Jose, CA | $206,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $182,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $171,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $169,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $130,800 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $429,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $351,700 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $339,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $304,600 |
| Physician | $294,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,100 |
| Nurse Midwive | $212,600 |
| Veterinarian | $208,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $98.88 ($205,700 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $205,700 against $105,300 nationally, 95% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $166,500, so San Francisco pays 24% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for radiation therapist pay?
2 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a radiation therapist make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $151,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $225,400 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.