Radiation Therapists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for radiation therapists is $50.63 an hour ($105,310 a year). About 17,070 people work in this job there.
Pay range for radiation therapists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.73 | $80,560 |
| 25% of workers | $44.26 | $92,060 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.63 | $105,310 |
| 75% of workers | $60.74 | $126,340 |
| 90% of workers | $75.34 | $156,710 |
Best-paying states for radiation therapists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $166,450 | 1,720 |
| Oregon | $131,600 | 160 |
| New York | $129,620 | 820 |
| New Jersey | $129,460 | 600 |
| Washington | $125,880 | 540 |
| Hawaii | $125,520 | 0 |
| Illinois | $124,600 | 0 |
| Connecticut | $116,170 | 110 |
| Kansas | $108,830 | 240 |
| Arizona | $108,760 | 410 |
Pay by state
- California · $166,450
- Florida · $100,920
- New Jersey · $129,460
- New York · $129,620
- North Carolina · $99,250
- Ohio · $98,650
- Pennsylvania · $100,540
- Texas · $105,770
- Virginia · $103,310
- Washington · $125,880
- Wisconsin · $93,600
Education, experience and outlook for radiation therapists
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $80,110 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $50,290 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $82,280 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $96,590 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $74,310 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $95,480 |
| Radiologists | $420,860 |
| Surgical Assistants | $66,800 |
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