Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, North Carolina
$103,000 / year
≈ $8,600 per month · $49.52 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for North Carolina · median $102,500
25th percentile
$87,500Average
$103,00075th percentile
$107,500
$87,500Average
$103,00075th percentile
$107,500
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.
Radiation Therapist salary by state
Alabama$89,000
Arizona$115,000
Arkansas$93,000
California$167,500
Colorado$114,500
Connecticut$121,000
District of Columbia$116,500
Florida$104,000
Georgia$102,500
Hawaii$127,000
Idaho$103,500
Illinois$118,500
Indiana$99,000
Iowa$89,000
Kansas$116,500
Kentucky$108,500
Louisiana$99,000
Maine$115,500
Maryland$111,000
Massachusetts$116,000
Michigan$98,500
Minnesota$100,500
Mississippi$91,000
Missouri$103,000
Montana$113,000
Nebraska$119,000
Nevada$111,000
New Hampshire$106,000
New Jersey$143,000
New Mexico$102,500
New York$134,000
North Carolina$103,000
Ohio$105,500
Oklahoma$100,000
Oregon$137,000
Pennsylvania$104,500
South Carolina$104,000
South Dakota$110,500
Tennessee$91,500
Texas$134,000
Utah$119,000
Vermont$110,000
Virginia$113,500
Washington$153,500
West Virginia$81,000
Wisconsin$98,500
About this role
Radiation Therapist is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Radiation Therapists do
Typical education: Associate's Degree
- 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.
Top skills: Reading Comprehension Active Listening Critical Thinking Social Perceptiveness Operations Monitoring Speaking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Radiation Therapist pay by experience level
Entry level$83,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$95,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$109,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$131,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$162,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+1.9%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
900
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Radiation Therapist salary by industry
Hospitals
10,260 workers
$116,500General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
9,350 workers
$115,500Hospitals, Privately Owned
8,870 workers
$115,500Ambulatory Health Care Services
6,080 workers
$125,000Offices of Physicians
4,770 workers
$121,500Outpatient Care Centers
960 workers
$149,000Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
900 workers
$126,000Hospitals, State Government Owned
730 workers
$130,500Hospitals, Local Government Owned
670 workers
$113,500Administrative and Support Services
350 workers
$89,000National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Radiation Therapist pays 27% below the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Physical Therapist$109,000
Genetic Counselor$108,500
Acute Care Nurse$105,000
Dental Hygienist$102,500
Speech-Language Pathologist$101,500
Audiologist$101,000
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$100,500
Nurse Midwive$142,000
Careers related to Radiation Therapist
Medical Dosimetrist$153,500
Respiratory Therapist$90,500
Nuclear Medicine Technologist$109,000
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer$100,500
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Radiation Therapist make?
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 $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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