Radiation Therapists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $98,110 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $47.17
10th percentile $83,200
90th percentile $106,650
Employed locally 50
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,200
    25th
    $92,720
    50th (median)
    $98,110
    75th
    $101,810
    90th
    $106,650

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 138% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Radiation Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $187,700
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $184,470
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $168,410
    California $160,040
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,600
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $155,360

    Nearby metros — Radiation Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $104,510
    Toledo, OH $101,880
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $100,840
    Cleveland, OH $100,180
    Ohio $98,110
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $92,430

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,710
    Physicians, All Other $213,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,690
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,690
    Pharmacists $134,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in Akron, OH is $47.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.93 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in Akron, OH is 3.8% below the national median of $101,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Radiation Therapists in Akron?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $83,200 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,720.