Radiation Therapist Salary
Radiation Therapists earn a median $105,310 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
What radiation therapists do
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.
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.8% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 700
Employment of radiation therapists is projected to grow 2.8% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Radiation Therapist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$14,338
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,529
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,527
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$82,916
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $80,560 | $38.73 | $65,504 |
| 25th percentile | $92,060 | $44.26 | $73,594 |
| Median (50th) | $105,310 | $50.63 | $82,916 |
| 75th percentile | $126,340 | $60.74 | $97,619 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $156,710 | $75.34 | $118,377 |
Radiation Therapist salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $166,450 | +4.0% | $111,620 | $130,150 – $208,100 | 1,720 |
| Oregon | $131,600 | +4.7% | $90,487 | $107,870 – $159,500 | 160 |
| New York | $129,620 | +5.8% | $93,254 | $88,590 – $163,580 | 820 |
| New Jersey | $129,460 | +3.7% | $93,695 | $109,650 – $160,720 | 600 |
| Washington | $125,880 | −2.5% | $97,305 | $98,160 – $174,670 | 540 |
| Hawaii | $125,520 | — | $89,050 | $110,610 – $131,460 | — |
| Illinois | $124,600 | +3.5% | $90,407 | $96,340 – $124,850 | — |
| Connecticut | $116,170 | +7.3% | $85,735 | $84,780 – $155,980 | 110 |
| Kansas | $108,830 | +28.8% | $80,119 | $85,540 – $166,680 | 240 |
| Arizona | $108,760 | +6.3% | $82,832 | $83,200 – $133,360 | 410 |
| Colorado | $108,020 | +3.8% | $80,778 | $90,970 – $130,750 | 320 |
| Utah | $107,660 | +3.5% | $80,690 | $92,870 – $166,660 | 70 |
| Maryland | $107,120 | +5.4% | $79,463 | $80,790 – $132,430 | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $106,300 | +1.5% | $78,517 | $83,160 – $133,820 | 330 |
| New Hampshire | $106,270 | +4.2% | $83,591 | $83,310 – $123,900 | 60 |
| Texas | $105,770 | +4.0% | $83,239 | $88,840 – $134,320 | 1,000 |
| Montana | $105,400 | +2.8% | $78,385 | $77,220 – $135,260 | 50 |
| Virginia | $103,310 | +0.6% | $76,382 | $81,380 – $134,620 | 500 |
| Maine | $101,980 | +20.5% | $74,777 | $85,060 – $142,420 | 140 |
| Vermont | $101,060 | −6.1% | $75,716 | $84,070 – $124,160 | 50 |
| Florida | $100,920 | +4.1% | $79,827 | $80,910 – $120,770 | 1,280 |
| South Carolina | $100,790 | +3.5% | $74,845 | $75,510 – $119,890 | 200 |
| Pennsylvania | $100,540 | +2.2% | $76,473 | $77,390 – $122,690 | 560 |
| District of Columbia | $100,250 | +3.7% | $73,803 | $82,780 – $132,300 | 70 |
| New Mexico | $100,010 | — | $75,617 | $58,700 – $128,540 | 100 |
| Missouri | $99,890 | +13.4% | $75,345 | $70,340 – $133,190 | 420 |
| Idaho | $99,660 | −0.6% | $74,767 | $81,540 – $126,590 | 100 |
| North Carolina | $99,250 | +3.7% | $75,201 | $79,780 – $109,210 | 710 |
| Nebraska | $98,670 | +13.6% | $74,634 | $69,620 – $142,880 | 120 |
| Ohio | $98,650 | +0.6% | $76,300 | $76,640 – $123,920 | 690 |
| Oklahoma | $98,390 | +13.8% | $74,165 | $76,310 – $125,520 | 120 |
| Minnesota | $98,000 | +0.7% | $72,632 | $79,540 – $108,630 | 210 |
| Kentucky | $97,760 | −0.2% | $74,300 | $56,010 – $127,470 | 170 |
| South Dakota | $97,470 | +3.7% | $77,400 | $80,140 – $138,030 | — |
| Indiana | $96,690 | −1.5% | $74,029 | $75,750 – $113,310 | 360 |
| Michigan | $95,890 | +10.5% | $72,464 | $79,610 – $110,030 | 450 |
| Louisiana | $94,710 | +1.5% | $73,003 | $76,350 – $107,430 | 230 |
| Georgia | $94,460 | −1.6% | $71,003 | $80,670 – $128,910 | 470 |
| Wisconsin | $93,600 | +3.1% | $71,097 | $77,980 – $114,380 | 550 |
| Nevada | $92,990 | −4.3% | $74,248 | $85,860 – $127,040 | 110 |
| Mississippi | $88,100 | +8.6% | $68,016 | $68,530 – $102,650 | 70 |
| Alabama | $87,330 | +1.6% | $66,165 | $62,420 – $104,670 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $83,520 | +7.5% | $67,586 | $77,730 – $101,340 | 350 |
| Iowa | $81,610 | +4.3% | $63,793 | $66,590 – $102,270 | 120 |
| Arkansas | $78,950 | −8.9% | $61,505 | $62,300 – $108,910 | 80 |
| West Virginia | $71,590 | −28.3% | $56,678 | $54,880 – $106,140 | 120 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | $102,760 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Occupational Therapist | $100,330 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $97,870 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $82,280 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Therapists, All Other | $77,930 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| Recreational Therapist | $61,960 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Exercise Physiologist | $59,460 | Bachelor's degree | +12.8% |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,100 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Registered Nurse | $97,550 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Audiologist | $95,780 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiation therapist make?
The national median salary for radiation therapists is $105,310 a year ($50.63 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,560 and the top 10% earn over $156,710. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays radiation therapists the most?
California has the highest median pay at $166,450.
How many radiation therapists are there in the U.S.?
About 17,070 people work as radiation therapists nationwide.