Chief Radiation Therapist Salary in the United States

How much does a Chief Radiation Therapist make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Chief Radiation Therapist in the United States is $505,262 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $243.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $605,857
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $474,582 to $557,917
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $446,649
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Chief Radiation Therapist Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $557,917 $46,493 $10,729 $268
Average $505,262 $42,105 $9,717 $243
25th Percentile $474,582 $39,549 $9,127 $228
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Key Factors That Influence Chief Radiation Therapist Salaries

A Chief Radiation Therapist'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 Chief Radiation Therapist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Chief Radiation Therapist'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): $489,524
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $491,722
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $502,939
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $524,621
  • Expert (over 8 years): $528,492
Levels Salary
Entry Level Chief Radiation Therapist$489,524
Intermediate Level Chief Radiation Therapist$491,722
Senior Level Chief Radiation Therapist$502,939
Specialist Level Chief Radiation Therapist$524,621
Expert Level Chief Radiation Therapist$528,492
$489,524 0 yr
$491,722 < 2 yrs
$502,939 2-4 yrs
$524,621 5-8 yrs
$528,492 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Chief Radiation Therapists

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: $637,287
  • San Francisco: $630,309
  • Oakland: $617,026

What Skills Can Increase a Chief Radiation Therapist's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 4.02% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Acute Care (Mentioned in 4.3% Job Postings): Acute care is a branch of secondary health care where a patient receives active but short-term treatment for a severe injury or episode of illness, an urgent medical condition, or during recovery from surgery. In medical terms, care for acute health conditions is the opposite from chronic care, or longer term care. Acute care services are generally delivered by teams of health care professionals from a range of medical and surgical specialties. Acute care may require a stay in a hospital emergency department, ambulatory surgery center, urgent care centre or other short-term stay facility, along with the assistance of diagnostic services, surgery, or follow-up outpatient care in the community. Hospital-based acute inpatient care typically has the goal of discharging patients as soon as they are deemed healthy and stable. Acute care settings include emergency department, intensive care, coronary care, cardiology, neonatal intensive care, and many general areas where the patient could become acutely unwell and require stabilization and transfer to another higher dependency unit for further treatment.
  • Medical Education (Mentioned in 2.96% Job Postings): Medical education is a course of study directed toward imparting knowledge and skills required for the prevention and treatment of diseases to persons seeking to become physicians.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 4.02%
Acute Care 4.3%
Medical Education 2.96%
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 Chief Radiation Therapist's salary.
  • Interpersonal Relationships: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Acute Care: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Hematology: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Interpersonal Relationships
$626,525
24%
Acute Care
$560,841
11%
Hematology
$555,788
10%
Consulting
$545,683
8%
Long Term Care
$530,525
5%
Critical Care
$530,525
5%
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Chief Radiation Therapist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Chief Radiation Therapist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Chief Radiation Therapist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Chief Radiation Therapist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Chief Radiation Therapist

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$606,314$291.020%

How Education impacts a Chief Radiation Therapist's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Chief Radiation Therapists enter the field with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 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 Chief Radiation Therapist with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent is between $447,925 and $484,728).

Chief Radiation Therapist Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Chief Radiation Therapist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.1%
High School 14.3%
Associates 14.3%
Bachelors 7.1%
Masters 7.1%
Doctorate 64.3%
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Chief Radiation Therapist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Chief Radiation Therapist'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Chief Radiation Therapist

Salaries for a Chief Radiation Therapist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $225,984 in 2023 to around $220,915 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Chief Radiation Therapist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Chief Radiation Therapist Over Time

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2023
$225,984
2024
$231,352
2025
$220,915
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2023 $225,984
2024 $231,352
2025 $220,915
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  • U.S. Urology Partners

    Columbus, OH

    U.S. Urology Partners | Columbus, OH

    Radiation Therapist. Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor, apply high quality radiation treatments to the patient in accordance with the prescrip... more

    4 Days Ago

  • OhioHealth

    Columbus, OH

    OhioHealth | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and th... more

    19 Days Ago

  • Ohio State University

    Columbus, OH

    Ohio State University | Columbus, OH

    Radiation Therapist - $15,000 Sign On Bonus. The Radiation Therapist performs radiation therapy and imaging procedures involving the application of X-rays ... more

    2 Days Ago

  • Aya Healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    Aya Healthcare | Columbus, OH

    Radiology / Cardiology. Pay: $2,945.00 to $3,136.60 weekly. Assignment Length: 13 Weeks. Schedule: 5x8-Hour 09:30 - 18:00. Openings: 1. Start Date: 09/08/2... more

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  • Reliant Staffing Solutions

    Columbus, OH

    Reliant Staffing Solutions | Columbus, OH

    Radiation Therapist. Location: James Outpatient Care Center, 2121 Kenny Rd Columbus Ohio 43210. Credentialing Requirements: ACLS, BLS. Requirements: Fully ... more

    4 Days Ago

  • Carenest Health

    Columbus, OH

    Carenest Health | Columbus, OH

    Radiation Therapist. Operating hours are 11am-7:30pm. (Monday - Friday). Variable shifts may be needed. M-F for 8.5 hours (30 minute lunch break). 10-hour ... more

    5 Days Ago

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FAQ about Chief Radiation Therapist

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Chief Radiation Therapist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Chief Radiation Therapist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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