The average salary for a radiation therapist in the United States is $104,420, but the range typically falls between $82,300 and $112,040. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $50.2, with a range between $39.57 and $53.87.
There are approximately 16,640 people employed as a radiation therapist in the United States. With Texas, Florida, New York employing the highest number of radiation therapists.The state with the best pay for a radiation therapist is California, with an average annual salary of $153,040, while Iowa has the lowest average annual salary of $82,310.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $72,280 | $34.75 |
| 25th Percentile | $82,300 | $39.57 |
| Median | $98,300 | $47.26 |
| 75th Percentile | $112,040 | $53.87 |
| 90th Percentile | $136,910 | $65.82 |
The salary of a radiation therapist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a radiation therapist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for radiation therapists are California, Washington, Oregon, New York, Alaska while the worst states are Iowa, West Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Maine.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $53,840 | $83,580 | $122,190 |
| Alaska | $112,190 | $118,180 | $129,160 |
| Arizona | $81,790 | $101,750 | $128,860 |
| Arkansas | $64,400 | $84,320 | $97,190 |
| California | $103,490 | $153,040 | $196,690 |
| Colorado | $83,470 | $109,470 | $148,930 |
| Connecticut | $79,470 | $106,920 | $131,670 |
| Delaware | $97,270 | $115,940 | $134,830 |
| District of Columbia | $87,320 | $100,990 | $130,670 |
| Florida | $78,910 | $91,250 | $102,480 |
| Georgia | $74,660 | $92,500 | $115,030 |
| Idaho | $81,410 | $103,190 | $121,000 |
| Illinois | $75,910 | $95,020 | $117,390 |
| Indiana | $62,880 | $89,680 | $114,860 |
| Iowa | $68,120 | $82,310 | $96,370 |
| Kansas | $68,740 | $91,970 | $107,340 |
| Kentucky | $48,410 | $95,720 | $103,580 |
| Louisiana | $63,090 | $88,510 | $114,180 |
| Maine | $71,310 | $88,680 | $105,660 |
| Maryland | $74,320 | $98,220 | $127,390 |
| Massachusetts | $77,210 | $120,240 | $191,090 |
| Michigan | $75,030 | $88,270 | $100,360 |
| Minnesota | $76,220 | $89,820 | $102,230 |
| Mississippi | $63,920 | $84,360 | $98,140 |
| Missouri | $64,370 | $85,630 | $108,960 |
| Montana | $80,750 | $114,210 | $210,890 |
| Nebraska | $59,180 | $136,510 | $146,590 |
| Nevada | $78,870 | $90,980 | $120,440 |
| New Hampshire | $79,940 | $96,500 | $118,670 |
| New Jersey | $99,500 | $116,250 | $136,240 |
| New York | $84,030 | $127,390 | $156,620 |
| North Carolina | $69,790 | $104,100 | $121,720 |
| Ohio | $64,570 | $92,860 | $124,450 |
| Oklahoma | $68,460 | $86,540 | $106,430 |
| Oregon | $83,830 | $118,950 | $160,320 |
| Pennsylvania | $74,720 | $98,230 | $120,100 |
| Rhode Island | $85,530 | $104,230 | $136,160 |
| South Carolina | $67,710 | $94,940 | $140,590 |
| South Dakota | $70,120 | $88,640 | $109,100 |
| Tennessee | $66,200 | $80,850 | $99,810 |
| Texas | $75,810 | $107,460 | $127,550 |
| Utah | $80,320 | $103,970 | $146,400 |
| Virginia | $76,380 | $99,710 | $124,350 |
| Washington | $93,400 | $155,820 | $172,260 |
| West Virginia | $65,740 | $80,660 | $101,640 |
| Wisconsin | $67,150 | $86,540 | $106,460 |
Even between cities, the salary of a radiation therapist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for radiation therapists is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $189,010.The city with the lowest average salary for radiation therapists is Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area, WI with an average salary of $59,220.
Areas with highest average salaries for radiation therapists
Areas with lowest average salaries for radiation therapists
The number of radiation therapists in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of radiation therapists has decreased by -750. On average, the number of radiation therapists has been increasing by -1.1% each year. The salary of radiation therapists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of radiation therapists has increased by $10,120. On average, the salary of radiation therapists has been increasing by 2.7% each year.
Radiation Therapists are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for radiation therapists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
$89,020 per year
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