Radiation Therapy Salary in the United States

How much does a Radiation Therapy make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Radiation Therapy in the United States is $97,029 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Radiation Therapy's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $111,810
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,788 to $104,766
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $79,375
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Radiation Therapy Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $104,766 $8,731 $2,015 $50
Average $97,029 $8,086 $1,866 $47
25th Percentile $87,788 $7,316 $1,688 $42
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Key Factors That Influence Radiation Therapy Salaries

A Radiation Therapy's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Radiation Therapy Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Radiation Therapy's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $139,851
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $88,824
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $97,671
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,487
  • Expert (over 8 years): $158,465
Levels Salary
Accountan... Level Radiation Therapy$139,851
Accountin... Level Radiation Therapy$88,824
Radiation... Level Radiation Therapy$97,671
Accountin... Level Radiation Therapy$116,487
Accountin... Level Radiation Therapy$158,465
$139,851 0 yr
$88,824 < 2 yrs
$97,671 2-4 yrs
$116,487 5-8 yrs
$158,465 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

Top Paying Cities for Radiation Therapies

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $122,383
  • San Francisco: $121,180
  • Oakland: $118,492

What Skills Can Increase a Radiation Therapy's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 3.26% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Internal Control (Mentioned in 2.65% Job Postings): Internal control, as defined by accounting and auditing, is a process for assuring of an organization's objectives in operational effectiveness and efficiency, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with laws, regulations and policies.
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (Mentioned in 1.09% Job Postings): Helping and maintaining accounting rules and standards for financial reporting to ensure consistency and transparency.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 3.26%
Internal Control 2.65%
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 1.09%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Radiation Therapy's salary.
  • Client Service: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Consulting: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Client Service
$108,673
12%
Collaboration
$103,821
7%
Consulting
$103,821
7%
Project Management
$103,821
7%
Leadership
$102,851
6%
Presentation
$101,881
5%
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How Education impacts a Radiation Therapy's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Radiation Therapies enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Radiation Therapy with a Associate's Degree is between $94,991 and $102,042).

Radiation Therapy Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Radiation Therapy
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.9%
High School 12.8%
Associates 14.1%
Bachelors 51.0%
Masters 21.1%
Doctorate 0.1%
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Radiation Therapy Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Radiation Therapy's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Radiation Therapy

Salaries for a Radiation Therapy can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $89,881 in 2023 to around $89,325 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Radiation Therapy salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Radiation Therapy Over Time

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2023
$89,881
2024
$89,887
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$89,325
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2024 $89,887
2025 $89,325
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