Radiation Therapists Salary by State
The national median pay for radiation therapists is $105,310 a year. By state, it ranges from $71,590 in West Virginia to $166,450 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $80,560
- 25th percentile
- $92,060
- Median
- $105,310
- 75th percentile
- $126,340
- Top 10%
- $156,710
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 17,070 jobs.
Median pay in 45 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $166,450 | +58% | $130,150 | $208,100 | 1,720 |
| 2 | Oregon | $131,600 | +25% | $107,870 | $159,500 | 160 |
| 3 | New York | $129,620 | +23% | $88,590 | $163,580 | 820 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $129,460 | +23% | $109,650 | $160,720 | 600 |
| 5 | Washington | $125,880 | +20% | $98,160 | $174,670 | 540 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $125,520 | +19% | $110,610 | $131,460 | Not published |
| 7 | Illinois | $124,600 | +18% | $96,340 | $124,850 | Not published |
| 8 | Connecticut | $116,170 | +10% | $84,780 | $155,980 | 110 |
| 9 | Kansas | $108,830 | +3% | $85,540 | $166,680 | 240 |
| 10 | Arizona | $108,760 | +3% | $83,200 | $133,360 | 410 |
| 11 | Colorado | $108,020 | +3% | $90,970 | $130,750 | 320 |
| 12 | Utah | $107,660 | +2% | $92,870 | $166,660 | 70 |
| 13 | Maryland | $107,120 | +2% | $80,790 | $132,430 | 250 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $106,300 | +1% | $83,160 | $133,820 | 330 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $106,270 | +1% | $83,310 | $123,900 | 60 |
| 16 | Texas | $105,770 | 0% | $88,840 | $134,320 | 1,000 |
| 17 | Montana | $105,400 | 0% | $77,220 | $135,260 | 50 |
| 18 | Virginia | $103,310 | −2% | $81,380 | $134,620 | 500 |
| 19 | Maine | $101,980 | −3% | $85,060 | $142,420 | 140 |
| 20 | Vermont | $101,060 | −4% | $84,070 | $124,160 | 50 |
| 21 | Florida | $100,920 | −4% | $80,910 | $120,770 | 1,280 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $100,790 | −4% | $75,510 | $119,890 | 200 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $100,540 | −5% | $77,390 | $122,690 | 560 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $100,250 | −5% | $82,780 | $132,300 | 70 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $100,010 | −5% | $58,700 | $128,540 | 100 |
| 26 | Missouri | $99,890 | −5% | $70,340 | $133,190 | 420 |
| 27 | Idaho | $99,660 | −5% | $81,540 | $126,590 | 100 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $99,250 | −6% | $79,780 | $109,210 | 710 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $98,670 | −6% | $69,620 | $142,880 | 120 |
| 30 | Ohio | $98,650 | −6% | $76,640 | $123,920 | 690 |
| 31 | Oklahoma | $98,390 | −7% | $76,310 | $125,520 | 120 |
| 32 | Minnesota | $98,000 | −7% | $79,540 | $108,630 | 210 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $97,760 | −7% | $56,010 | $127,470 | 170 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $97,470 | −7% | $80,140 | $138,030 | Not published |
| 35 | Indiana | $96,690 | −8% | $75,750 | $113,310 | 360 |
| 36 | Michigan | $95,890 | −9% | $79,610 | $110,030 | 450 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $94,710 | −10% | $76,350 | $107,430 | 230 |
| 38 | Georgia | $94,460 | −10% | $80,670 | $128,910 | 470 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $93,600 | −11% | $77,980 | $114,380 | 550 |
| 40 | Nevada | $92,990 | −12% | $85,860 | $127,040 | 110 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $88,100 | −16% | $68,530 | $102,650 | 70 |
| 42 | Alabama | $87,330 | −17% | $62,420 | $104,670 | 120 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $83,520 | −21% | $77,730 | $101,340 | 350 |
| 44 | Iowa | $81,610 | −23% | $66,590 | $102,270 | 120 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $78,950 | −25% | $62,300 | $108,910 | 80 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $71,590 | −32% | $54,880 | $106,140 | 120 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Radiation Therapists salary questions
Which state pays radiation therapists the most?
California, with a median of $166,450 a year (+58% vs. the national median of $105,310). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays radiation therapists the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $71,590 a year (−32% vs. national).
Where do most radiation therapists work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,720, with a median of $166,450.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.