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Radiation Therapists Salary
Radiation Therapists earn a median $105,310 a year in the U.S., with 17,070 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $105,310 a year
- Employment
- 17,070
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +2.8%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 700
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $105,310 · $50.63 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $114,990 · $55.28 an hour (estimate error ±1.1%)
- 10th percentile
- $80,560 · $38.73 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $92,060 · $44.26 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $126,340 · $60.74 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $156,710 · $75.34 an hour
- Employment
- 17,070 (estimate error ±7.1%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
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.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 17,400
- Projected for 2035
- 17,900
- Change
- +500 (+2.8%)
- Openings each year
- 700
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- Not reported
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $166,450 | 1,720 |
| 2 | Oregon | $131,600 | 160 |
| 3 | New York | $129,620 | 820 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $129,460 | 600 |
| 5 | Washington | $125,880 | 540 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $125,520 | Not reported |
| 7 | Illinois | $124,600 | Not reported |
| 8 | Connecticut | $116,170 | 110 |
| 9 | Kansas | $108,830 | 240 |
| 10 | Arizona | $108,760 | 410 |
States with the most jobs
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| State | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,720 | $166,450 |
| Florida | 1,280 | $100,920 |
| Texas | 1,000 | $105,770 |
| New York | 820 | $129,620 |
| North Carolina | 710 | $99,250 |
| Ohio | 690 | $98,650 |
| New Jersey | 600 | $129,460 |
| Pennsylvania | 560 | $100,540 |
| Wisconsin | 550 | $93,600 |
| Washington | 540 | $125,880 |
Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $206,350 | 130 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $205,670 | 220 |
| 3 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $182,240 | 110 |
| 4 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $171,500 | 140 |
| 5 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $169,150 | 480 |
| 6 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $135,550 | 960 |
| 7 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $133,410 | 250 |
| 8 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $128,650 | 130 |
| 9 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $119,960 | 390 |
| 10 | Kansas City, MO-KS | $117,280 | 220 |
| 11 | Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $117,050 | 220 |
| 12 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $110,050 | 110 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 960 | $135,550 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 480 | $169,150 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 390 | $119,960 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 360 | $99,250 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 350 | $105,770 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 350 | $108,770 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 310 | $92,060 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 280 | $99,860 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 270 | $108,450 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 260 | $106,300 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 250 | $133,410 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 220 | $117,050 |
Visa filings for this occupation
Wages employers offered on Department of Labor filings
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)4 certified filingsMedian offered wage $100,000
- PERM green card (FY 2026 through Q3)0 certified filingsMedian offered wage Not reported
Radiation Therapists pay by state
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do radiation therapists make?
- The median wage for radiation therapists in the U.S. is $105,310 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $92,060 and $126,340.
- Which state pays radiation therapists the most?
- California has the highest median wage for this occupation at $166,450 a year.
- What is the job outlook for radiation therapists?
- BLS projects employment to grow 2.8% from 2025 to 2035, with about 700 openings each year on average.
- What education do radiation therapists need?
- The typical entry-level education is: associate's degree.