Radiation Therapists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for radiation therapistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $114,990 ≈ $55/hr
National median salary $105,310
Total employment 17,070 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +1.9%
Slower than average
Annual openings 900 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 19,200 → 19,600 (+400)
Typical entry education Associate's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$161,890
- Washington$148,520
- New Jersey$137,970
- Oregon$132,500
- Texas$129,700
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$78,310
- Alabama$85,760
- Iowa$86,080
- Mississippi$87,940
- Tennessee$88,630
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $161,890 | $166,450 | $78 | +40.8% | 1,720 |
| 2 | Washington | $148,520 | $125,880 | $71 | +29.2% | 540 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $137,970 | $129,460 | $66 | +20% | 600 |
| 4 | Oregon | $132,500 | $131,600 | $64 | +15.2% | 160 |
| 5 | Texas | $129,700 | $105,770 | $62 | +12.8% | 1,000 |
| 6 | New York | $129,690 | $129,620 | $62 | +12.8% | 820 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $122,670 | $125,520 | $59 | +6.7% | — |
| 8 | Connecticut | $116,830 | $116,170 | $56 | +1.6% | 110 |
| 9 | Utah | $115,170 | $107,660 | $55 | +0.2% | 70 |
| 10 | Nebraska | $114,800 | $98,670 | $55 | -0.2% | 120 |
| 11 | Illinois | $114,470 | $124,600 | $55 | -0.5% | — |
| 12 | Kansas | $112,750 | $108,830 | $54 | -1.9% | 240 |
| 13 | District of Columbia | $112,400 | $100,250 | $54 | -2.3% | 70 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $112,170 | $106,300 | $54 | -2.5% | 330 |
| 15 | Maine | $111,460 | $101,980 | $54 | -3.1% | 140 |
| 16 | Arizona | $111,000 | $108,760 | $53 | -3.5% | 410 |
| 17 | Colorado | $110,640 | $108,020 | $53 | -3.8% | 320 |
| 18 | Virginia | $109,790 | $103,310 | $53 | -4.5% | 500 |
| 19 | Montana | $109,190 | $105,400 | $53 | -5% | 50 |
| 20 | Maryland | $107,270 | $107,120 | $52 | -6.7% | 250 |
| 21 | Nevada | $107,250 | $92,990 | $52 | -6.7% | 110 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $106,820 | $97,470 | $51 | -7.1% | — |
| 23 | Vermont | $106,510 | $101,060 | $51 | -7.4% | 50 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $105,000 | $97,760 | $50 | -8.7% | 170 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $102,230 | $106,270 | $49 | -11.1% | 60 |
| 26 | Ohio | $102,160 | $98,650 | $49 | -11.2% | 690 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $101,110 | $100,540 | $49 | -12.1% | 560 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $100,690 | $100,790 | $48 | -12.4% | 200 |
| 29 | Florida | $100,480 | $100,920 | $48 | -12.6% | 1,280 |
| 30 | Idaho | $100,170 | $99,660 | $48 | -12.9% | 100 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $99,680 | $99,250 | $48 | -13.3% | 710 |
| 32 | Missouri | $99,520 | $99,890 | $48 | -13.5% | 420 |
| 33 | Georgia | $99,010 | $94,460 | $48 | -13.9% | 470 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $99,010 | $100,010 | $48 | -13.9% | 100 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $97,140 | $98,000 | $47 | -15.5% | 210 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $96,510 | $98,390 | $46 | -16.1% | 120 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $95,730 | $94,710 | $46 | -16.7% | 230 |
| 38 | Indiana | $95,500 | $96,690 | $46 | -16.9% | 360 |
| 39 | Michigan | $95,400 | $95,890 | $46 | -17% | 450 |
| 40 | Wisconsin | $95,270 | $93,600 | $46 | -17.1% | 550 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $90,030 | $78,950 | $43 | -21.7% | 80 |
| 42 | Tennessee | $88,630 | $83,520 | $43 | -22.9% | 350 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $87,940 | $88,100 | $42 | -23.5% | 70 |
| 44 | Iowa | $86,080 | $81,610 | $41 | -25.1% | 120 |
| 45 | Alabama | $85,760 | $87,330 | $41 | -25.4% | 120 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $78,310 | $71,590 | $38 | -31.9% | 120 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 76 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $206,350 | $197,360 | 130 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $205,670 | $197,410 | 220 |
| 3 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $182,240 | $187,220 | 110 |
| 4 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $171,500 | $167,150 | 140 |
| 5 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $169,150 | $164,410 | 480 |
| 6 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $135,550 | $144,060 | 960 |
| 7 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $133,410 | $155,540 | 250 |
| 8 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $130,800 | $136,190 | — |
| 9 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $128,650 | $140,070 | 130 |
| 10 | Urban Honolulu, HI | $125,520 | $122,160 | — |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing radiation therapistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $173,870 | $163,650 | 40 |
| 2 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $173,870 | $163,650 | 40 |
| 3 | Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods | $132,330 | $129,840 | — |
| 4 | Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers | $132,330 | $129,840 | — |
| 5 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $132,330 | $129,840 | — |
| 6 | Outpatient Care Centers | $127,680 | $143,960 | 960 |
| 7 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $120,910 | $121,730 | 900 |
| 8 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $120,910 | $123,430 | 690 |
| 9 | Educational Services | $113,230 | $118,260 | 220 |
| 10 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $113,230 | $118,260 | 220 |
| 11 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $113,230 | $118,260 | 220 |
| 12 | Offices of Physicians | $110,610 | $117,330 | 4,770 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
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Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do radiation therapists make in the U.S.?
The median radiation therapists salary in the United States is $105,310 per year (mean $114,990), and about 80% earn between $80,560 and $156,710.
How much do radiation therapists make per hour?
Roughly $55 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $114,990 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays radiation therapists the most?
California has the highest average pay for radiation therapists at $161,890 per year (median $166,450).
What is the job outlook for radiation therapists?
Employment is projected to change +1.9% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 900 openings per year.
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