Radiation Therapist Salary – How Much does a Radiation Therapist Make?
According to Payscale.com, therapist that just graduated from Radiation Therapy school can expect to start at $48k to $62k. If you have more than one year of experience, you can probably expect to make atleast $50k to $70k/year. On a hourly basis, you can expect to start at atleast $25/hr to $35/hr. How much you make depends on the city and state. The the type of business that you apply to will also be an factor on your salary.
Salary and wages for all 50 states (data from BLS):
| Area name | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
Alabama |
210 | 36.59 | 76110 |
Arizona |
90 | 28.76 | 59830 |
Arkansas |
110 | 32.96 | 68550 |
California |
1720 | 41.64 | 86620 |
Colorado |
220 | 38.95 | 81020 |
Connecticut |
110 | 38.37 | 79810 |
District of Columbia |
150 | 31.71 | 65960 |
Florida |
850 | 37.42 | 77830 |
Georgia |
390 | 30.87 | 64210 |
Idaho |
230 | 26.41 | 54930 |
Illinois |
740 | 36.28 | 75460 |
Indiana |
370 | 34.42 | 71600 |
Iowa |
110 | 29.82 | 62030 |
Kansas |
90 | 32.33 | 67260 |
Kentucky |
130 | 29.28 | 60910 |
Louisiana |
210 | 31.07 | 64640 |
Maine |
100 | 30.12 | 62650 |
Maryland |
190 | 33.59 | 69870 |
| 360 | 38.10 | 79250 | |
Michigan |
540 | 32.74 | 68100 |
Minnesota |
140 | 34.00 | 70720 |
Mississippi |
160 | 29.85 | 62090 |
Missouri |
330 | 32.89 | 68400 |
Montana |
70 | 41.61 | 86550 |
Nebraska |
220 | 31.66 | 65850 |
Nevada |
40 | 36.03 | 74940 |
New Hampshire |
60 | 37.65 | 78320 |
New Jersey |
400 | 44.36 | 92260 |
New Mexico |
70 | 36.72 | 76380 |
New York |
910 | 38.76 | 80620 |
| 430 | 32.36 | 67300 | |
North Dakota |
40 | 30.25 | 62920 |
Ohio |
450 | 32.14 | 66860 |
Oklahoma |
310 | 27.23 | 56640 |
Oregon |
200 | 40.34 | 83900 |
Pennsylvania |
880 | 38.67 | 80430 |
Puerto Rico |
80 | 13.24 | 27530 |
| 240 | 31.36 | 65230 | |
Tennessee |
350 | 32.21 |
63580 |
Texas |
880 | 36.29 | 75480 |
Utah |
70 | 35.12 | 73050 |
Vermont |
70 | 29.36 | 61070 |
Virginia |
420 | 34.70 | 72180 |
Washington |
370 | 41.57 | 86470 |
West Virginia |
60 | 33.36 | 69400 |
Wisconsin |
320 | 36.27 | 75440 |
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Cities with the highest concentration of radiation therapists:
| MSA | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage | Percent of MSA employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings, MT | 40 | $45.34 | $94,310 | 0.048% |
| Gainesville, FL | 50 | $35.01 | $72,810 | 0.041% |
| Springfield, IL | 40 | (No data available) | (No data available) | 0.038% |
| Boise City-Nampa, ID | 100 | $26.77 | $55,680 | 0.035% |
| Jackson, MS | 80 | $27.37 | $56,930 | 0.032% |
Top paying metropolitan areas for this occupation:
| MSA | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage | Percent of MSA employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville, TN | 50 | $51.00 | $106,070 | 0.015% |
| Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division | 40 | $46.30 | $96,310 | 0.008% |
| Billings, MT | 40 | $45.34 | $94,310 | 0.048% |
| Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro, TN | 80 | $45.26 | $94,140 | 0.010% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 90 | $45.24 | $94,090 | 0.010% |
Industries with the highest concentrations of radiation therapists:
| Industry | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 9,850 | $35.02 | $72,840 |
| Offices of Physicians | 2,700 | $39.79 | $82,750 |
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 490 | $41.18 | $85,650 |
| Employment Services | 430 | $38.53 | $80,150 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 410 | $38.65 | $80,390 |
Top paying industries for radiation therapy:
| Industry | Employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | 490 | $41.18 | $85,650 |
| Offices of Physicians | 2,700 | $39.79 | $82,750 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 410 | $38.65 | $80,390 |
| Employment Services | 430 | $38.53 | $80,150 |
| Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories | 330 | $36.62 | $76,170 |
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