How much does a radiation therapist make in San Jose?
$206,400a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $99.21 an hour or $17,200 a month.
- Hourly
- $99.21
- Vs. national median
- +96%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 75
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $172,400Median: $206,400Highest 10%: $212,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $172,400 | $82.89 | |
| 25th | $177,900 | $85.55 | |
| Median | $206,400 | $99.21 | |
| 75th | $211,900 | $101.85 | |
| 90th | $212,200 | $102.02 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists.
| San Francisco, CA | $205,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $182,200 |
| San Diego, CA | $171,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $169,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $130,800 |
Related jobs in San Jose
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Ophthalmologist | $700,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $353,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $351,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $347,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $264,000 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $231,600 |
| Physician Assistant | $223,600 |
| Registered Nurse | $216,700 |
| Dentist | $207,900 |
| Podiatrist | $201,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $99.21 ($206,400 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $206,400 against $105,300 nationally, 96% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $166,500, so San Jose pays 24% more.
Where does San Jose rank for radiation therapist pay?
1 of 75 metro areas with data.
How much does a radiation therapist make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $172,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $212,200 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.