Radiation Therapists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $100,010 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $48.08
10th percentile $76,510
90th percentile $128,540
Employed locally 50
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,510
    25th
    $98,550
    50th (median)
    $100,010
    75th
    $128,180
    90th
    $128,540

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 147% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 47% 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
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $93,960
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $92,430
    Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area $78,660

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in Albuquerque, NM is $48.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.80 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 1.9% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,510 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,550.