Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.
Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
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Radiation Therapist salary by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
16,350 workers
$119,500
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
680 workers
$114,000
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
350 workers
$89,000
Educational Services
220 workers
$122,500
Wholesale Trade$134,500
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$97,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
The average base salary for a Radiation Therapist in the United States is $119,000 per year, or about $57.21 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $95,500 and $130,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $165,500 across 71 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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