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The national median salary for Radiation Therapists is $105,310 per year ($50.63/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $92,061 and $126,339 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $156,707 per year. There are approximately 17,070 radiation therapists employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+1.9%
About as fast as average
Annual openings
900
per year, on avg
Workforce today
19K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
4% from new growth96% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Associate's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
NAICS 622100
9K
$103,880
Offices of Physicians
NAICS 621100
5K
$110,610
Outpatient Care Centers
NAICS 621400
960
$127,680
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
NAICS 622300
900
$120,910
Employment Services
NAICS 561300
350
$81,540
Wage range across top 5 industries: $81,540 to $127,680 (57% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$38.73
$80,558
P25
$44.26
$92,061
P50MEDIAN
$50.63
$105,310
P75
$60.74
$126,339
P90
$75.34
$156,707
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · health sector
Hot
Openings Rate
5.4%
Quits Rate
1.9%
Health Care & Social Assistance openings rebounded to 1.36M (+87K) in March with rate at 5.4%. Hires rose to 700K (+75K). The sector remains structurally tight; compensation pressure persists for clinical roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average radiation therapists salary?
The national median salary for Radiation Therapists is $105,310 per year ($50.63/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $92,061 and $126,339 annually.
How much do top-earning radiation therapists make?
The 90th percentile salary for Radiation Therapists is $156,707 per year ($75.34/hr). The 75th percentile is $126,339 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for radiation therapists?
Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn approximately $80,558 per year ($38.73/hr). The 25th percentile is $92,061 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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