How much does a radiation therapist make in Tennessee?
$83,520a year
Median yearly pay for radiation therapists in Tennessee. That is $40.15 an hour or $6,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.15
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 46
- Jobs in the state
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,730Median: $83,520Highest 10%: $101,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,730 | $37.37 | |
| 25th | $80,770 | $38.83 | |
| Median | $83,520 | $40.15 | |
| 75th | $98,480 | $47.35 | |
| 90th | $101,300 | $48.72 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $96,870 |
| Nashville, TN | $80,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for radiation therapists.
| 40. Nevada | $92,990 |
| 41. Mississippi | $88,100 |
| 42. Alabama | $87,330 |
| 43. Tennessee | $83,520 |
| 44. Iowa | $81,610 |
| 45. Arkansas | $78,950 |
| 46. West Virginia | $71,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $40.15 ($83,520 a year).
Do radiation therapists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $83,520 against $105,300 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for radiation therapist pay?
Tennessee ranks 43 of 46 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays radiation therapists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $96,870 a year.
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.