Radiation Therapists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $108,540 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $52.19
10th percentile $66,880
90th percentile $145,600
Employed locally 30
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,880
    25th
    $88,550
    50th (median)
    $108,540
    75th
    $114,400
    90th
    $145,600

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 126% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 26% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $187,700
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $131,490
    Syracuse, NY $109,260
    Rochester, NY $95,370

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,340
    Pharmacists$133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$79,200
    Nurse Practitioners$129,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in Albany, NY is $52.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.00 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in Albany, NY is 6.4% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $66,880 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $88,550.