The median Radiation Therapist salary is $74.70 per hour, or $155,376 per year, based on 5,823 job postings across 89 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$74.70
Median hourly
$155,376
Annual salary
$62-$85
Pay range
89
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Radiation Therapist earns $74.70/hr, with most posted roles landing between $71.05 and $79.45/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +0.5% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Atlanta, GEORGIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Chattanooga, TENNESSEE sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+0.5%
Current median: $74.60/hr
Prior period: $74.21/hr
Job openings
-32.7%
837 recent postings
Previous period: 1,244 postings
Daily pay signal
$45.75/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Radiation Therapist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $74.60/hr, up from $74.21/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$62.00
$128,960/yr
Median
$74.70
$155,376/yr
Top earners
$85.00
$176,800/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $74.63/hr | 803 |
Mar 2026 | $74.15/hr | 1,278 |
Feb 2026 | $74.13/hr | 1,150 |
Jan 2026 | $73.72/hr | 740 |
Dec 2025 | $75.13/hr | 858 |
Nov 2025 | $75.79/hr | 994 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$78.83
—
12 postings · 10 companies
$74.28
$72-$80
96 postings · 36 companies
$70.90
$62-$74
13 postings · 11 companies
$71.13
$71-$75
1,303 postings · 111 companies
$79.45
$75-$84
179 postings · 51 companies
$71.40
$59-$75
59 postings · 32 companies
$76.20
$73-$79
15 postings · 10 companies
$75.08
$73-$76
57 postings · 19 companies
$76.97
$73-$84
37 postings · 16 companies
$45.50
$45-$75
29 postings · 15 companies
$71.90
$69-$74
8 postings · 4 companies
$64.00
$54-$70
56 postings · 22 companies
$72.00
$70-$75
271 postings · 70 companies
$73.35
$70-$76
19 postings · 13 companies
$74.00
$70-$81
217 postings · 60 companies
$75.20
$73-$81
19 postings · 11 companies
$75.08
$73-$77
35 postings · 20 companies
$70.70
$70-$73
34 postings · 24 companies
$74.17
$70-$77
8 postings · 5 companies
$71.57
$71-$73
12 postings · 9 companies
$59.97
$49-$71
179 postings · 50 companies
$75.30
$73-$80
81 postings · 42 companies
$71.40
$70-$74
17 postings · 15 companies
$69.58
$45-$76
43 postings · 29 companies
$74.80
$73-$78
59 postings · 23 companies
$69.85
$69-$73
10 postings · 6 companies
$71.39
$57-$76
145 postings · 40 companies
$73.50
$70-$77
27 postings · 16 companies
$72.25
$71-$77
67 postings · 38 companies
$78.18
$76-$82
34 postings · 22 companies
$60.25
$51-$70
11 postings · 8 companies
$70.00
$52-$73
323 postings · 85 companies
$76.50
$73-$82
67 postings · 22 companies
$69.80
$48-$75
30 postings · 18 companies
$72.99
$72-$74
438 postings · 69 companies
$75.78
$74-$80
Estimated from national data
~$64.21
—
243 postings · 68 companies
$72.63
$71-$76
293 postings · 60 companies
$74.65
$72-$78
Estimated from national data
~$76.24
—
19 postings · 9 companies
$70.00
$66-$71
104 postings · 25 companies
$73.14
$72-$75
22 postings · 9 companies
$70.56
$42-$72
101 postings · 43 companies
$72.00
$70-$73
15 postings · 4 companies
$40.50
$41-$41
18 postings · 16 companies
$74.45
$72-$75
99 postings · 39 companies
$72.00
$70-$75
246 postings · 55 companies
$73.82
$72-$77
208 postings · 35 companies
$72.52
$71-$75
220 postings · 58 companies
$74.19
$71-$79
72 postings · 39 companies
$78.32
$75-$81
Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Radiation Therapist salaries.
Atlanta
Georgia · 10 postings
$95.92/hr
Rochester
New York · 40 postings
$95.25/hr
Zanesville
Ohio · 24 postings
$93.15/hr
Stanford
California · 10 postings
$92.13/hr
Clovis
California · 20 postings
$91.37/hr
Chattanooga
Tennessee · 10 postings
$41.50/hr
Gilbert
Arizona · 14 postings
$57.50/hr
Greeley
Colorado · 10 postings
$63.25/hr
Houston
Texas · 27 postings
$66.00/hr
Burbank
California · 12 postings
$67.49/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Radiation Therapist positions.
Curam Staffing
5 postings
$88.13/hr
Dermrays
5 postings
$87.50/hr
Pulse Healthcare Services
7 postings
$86.88/hr
Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois
7 postings
$86.40/hr
Kaiser Permanente
7 postings
$85.58/hr
University Of Rochester
6 postings
$41.50/hr
Cleveland Clinic
6 postings
$42.00/hr
Unc Health
7 postings
$43.00/hr
Commonspirit Health
108 postings
$43.50/hr
American Oncology Network
5 postings
$45.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Radiation Therapist | 4,529 | $75.08/hr |
| Radiation Oncology Therapist | 93 | $79.75/hr |
| Oncology Radiation Therapist | 63 | $74.45/hr |
| Radiation Therapist, Oncology | 55 | $75.40/hr |
| Radiation Oncology Technologist | 37 | $80.47/hr |
| Radiation Therapist – Oncology | 28 | $75.75/hr |
| Radiology - Radiation Therapist $2,760/wk | 24 | $69.00/hr |
| Radiology - Radiation Therapist $3,080/wk | 23 | $77.00/hr |
| Radiation Therapist - Oncology | 22 | $77.62/hr |
| Radiation Therapist Prn | 21 | $44.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Radiation Therapist salaries.
FAQ
The median Radiation Therapist salary is $74.70 per hour, or $155,376 annually. Pay ranges from $62.00/hr (10th percentile) to $85.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 5,823 job postings, the highest paying states for Radiation Therapists include California, Wyoming, New Hampshire. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 5,823 Radiation Therapist job postings across 89 states, from 327 different healthcare employers.
Radiation Therapist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Radiation Therapist pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 0.5%.
Radiation Therapist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $4.75 to $10.30 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Atlanta offer $95.92/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $41.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Radiation Therapists typically earn around $62.00 to $71.05 per hour ($128,960 to $147,784 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $74.70/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 5,823 active postings with listed compensation for Radiation Therapist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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