SOC 29-1124 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Radiation Therapists — Riverside
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA · 5 metro areas compared
In Riverside, CA the median wage for Radiation Therapists is $130,800 a year, which is 24.2% higher than the national figure of $105,310.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Riverside, CA the median wage for Radiation Therapists is $130,800 a year, which is 24.2% higher than the national figure of $105,310. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $130,800 and $155,420. The lowest tenth earn under $81,500, while the highest tenth earn more than $175,650.
Within the state, San Jose records the highest median at $206,350. Of the 671 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 72nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,500 | −22.6% |
| 25th | $130,800 | +24.2% |
| Median (50th) | $130,800 | +24.2% |
| 75th | $155,420 | +47.6% |
| 90th | $175,650 | +66.8% |
| Mean | $136,190 | +29.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Riverside run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $130,800 buys what $118,157 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 12.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$130,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$118,157US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $130,800 a year, 24.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $81,500 to $175,650 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is San Jose, at $206,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Radiation Therapists in Riverside, CA?
The median annual wage is $130,800, or $62.88 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 Riverside, CA is 24.2% 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 Riverside, CA earns more than $175,650 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $81,500 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 San Jose, at $206,350 per year.
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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