SOC 29-1124 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Radiation Therapists — Arizona
Arizona · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Radiation Therapists in Arizona is $108,760 per year, close to the national median of $105,310 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Radiation Therapists in Arizona is $108,760 per year, close to the national median of $105,310 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $83,200 at the tenth percentile to more than $133,360 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $101,160 to $118,410.
Employment stands at 410, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 46 states with published data for this occupation, Arizona ranks 10th by median wage. Phoenix leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $108,770. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 76th of 712 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,200 | −21.0% |
| 25th | $101,160 | −3.9% |
| Median (50th) | $108,760 | +3.3% |
| 75th | $118,410 | +12.4% |
| 90th | $133,360 | +26.6% |
| Mean | $111,000 | +5.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $108,770 | 350 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $108,760 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$108,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$108,004US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $108,760 a year, 3.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $83,200 to $133,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 46 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $108,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Radiation Therapists in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $108,760, or $52.29 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $105,310, so pay in Arizona is 3.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $133,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $83,200 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $108,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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