Radiation Therapists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $98,610 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $47.41
10th percentile $76,390
90th percentile $127,620
Employed locally 270
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,390
    25th
    $86,580
    50th (median)
    $98,610
    75th
    $111,020
    90th
    $127,620

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 114% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 14% 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
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $97,410
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $95,680
    Michigan $86,750
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $86,590
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $85,280
    Savannah, GA $83,900

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in Atlanta, GA is $47.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.24 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in Atlanta, GA is 3.3% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $76,390 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,580.