Radiation Therapists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for radiation therapists is $49.67 an hour ($103,310 a year). About 500 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($105,310). Virginia ranks 18th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for radiation therapists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.13 | $81,380 |
| 25% of workers | $45.76 | $95,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.67 | $103,310 |
| 75% of workers | $62.03 | $129,020 |
| 90% of workers | $64.72 | $134,620 |
Radiation Therapists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $103,140 | 110 |
| Richmond | $101,380 | 80 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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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|---|---|
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| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,340 |
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| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $76,880 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $95,660 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $98,640 |
| Surgical Assistants | $78,910 |
| Registered Nurses | $93,600 |
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