Radiation Therapists pay in California
In California, the median pay for radiation therapists is $80.02 an hour ($166,450 a year). About 1,720 people work in this job there.
That is 58% higher than the U.S. median ($105,310). California ranks 1st of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for radiation therapists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $62.57 | $130,150 |
| 25% of workers | $63.25 | $131,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $80.02 | $166,450 |
| 75% of workers | $87.57 | $182,140 |
| 90% of workers | $100.05 | $208,100 |
Radiation Therapists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $206,350 | 130 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $205,670 | 220 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $182,240 | 110 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $171,500 | 140 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $169,150 | 480 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $130,800 | 0 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $60,390 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $121,260 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $104,820 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $128,530 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $78,170 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $124,000 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $162,380 |
| Surgical Assistants | $62,540 |
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