SOC 291124

Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

National Median

$101,990

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$101,990

Entry Level (10th pct)

$77,860

Experienced (90th pct)

$141,550

Total Employed

18,700

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$77,860 - $86,520
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$86,520 - $120,360
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$120,360 - $141,550

Highest Paying Locations for Radiation Therapists

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$187,700

+84.0% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$184,470

+80.9% vs national

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

$168,410

+65.1% vs national

California

$160,040

+56.9% vs national

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

$159,600

+56.5% vs national

Radiation Therapists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$187,700	120
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$184,470	190
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$168,410	100
California	$160,040	1,240
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$159,600	140
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$155,360	380
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$132,230	250
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$131,490	1,200
Washington	$129,100	450
Oregon	$125,680	240
New Jersey	$124,820	750
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$122,880	120
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$122,700	160
New York	$122,500	1,140
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$120,360	N/A
Illinois	$120,360	N/A
Alaska	$120,310	N/A
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$116,120	210
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$111,370	540
Delaware	$110,000	60
Syracuse, NY	$109,260	60
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$108,540	30
Connecticut	$108,310	120
Vermont	$107,580	60
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$107,100	N/A
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$106,530	40
Boulder, CO	$106,460	40
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$106,190	130
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$105,330	340
Massachusetts	$104,740	300
Columbus, OH	$104,510	70
Colorado	$104,110	N/A
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$104,110	220
Utah	$104,040	90
Pueblo, CO	$103,440	30
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$103,220	470
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$103,150	230
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$103,120	430
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$102,880	150
Virginia	$102,680	760
Montana	$102,520	50
Arizona	$102,270	420
New Hampshire	$101,980	70
Toledo, OH	$101,880	50
Texas	$101,740	1,440
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	$101,590	90
Maryland	$101,590	230
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$101,570	150
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$101,510	150
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$101,460	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Radiation Therapists?

The national median annual salary for Radiation Therapists is $101,990, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Radiation Therapistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Radiation Therapistss is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median salary of $187,700.

How much can an experienced Radiation Therapists make?

Top-earning Radiation Therapistss (90th percentile) make $141,550 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.