SOC 29-1124 · May 2025 · United States
Radiation Therapists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Radiation Therapists across the United States is $105,310 per year, measured over 17,070 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $166,450.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Radiation Therapists
Pay for this occupation varies by 132.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $166,450 and West Virginia pays $71,590.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $166,450 | 1,720 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $131,600 | 160 | |
| 3 | New York | $129,620 | 820 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $129,460 | 600 | |
| 5 | Washington | $125,880 | 540 | |
| 6 | Hawaii | $125,520 | — | |
| 7 | Illinois | $124,600 | — | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $116,170 | 110 | |
| 9 | Kansas | $108,830 | 240 | |
| 10 | Arizona | $108,760 | 410 |
States with the most Radiation Therapists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,720 | $166,450 | |
| 2 | Florida | 1,280 | $100,920 | |
| 3 | Texas | 1,000 | $105,770 | |
| 4 | New York | 820 | $129,620 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 710 | $99,250 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 690 | $98,650 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 600 | $129,460 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 560 | $100,540 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 550 | $93,600 | |
| 10 | Washington | 540 | $125,880 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $206,350 | 130 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $205,670 | 220 |
| 3 | Sacramento | $182,240 | 110 |
| 4 | San Diego | $171,500 | 140 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $169,150 | 480 |
| 6 | New York | $135,550 | 960 |
| 7 | Seattle | $133,410 | 250 |
| 8 | Riverside | $130,800 | — |
| 9 | Portland | $128,650 | 130 |
| 10 | Urban Honolulu | $125,520 | — |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.