Radiation Therapists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $74,210 -27.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.68
10th percentile $64,050
90th percentile $98,400
Employed locally 70
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,050
    25th
    $72,200
    50th (median)
    $74,210
    75th
    $98,370
    90th
    $98,400

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 88% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 12% below 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
    California $160,040
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $111,370
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $106,190
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $104,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $103,120
    Virginia $102,680

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in Des Moines, IA is $35.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.31 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in Des Moines, IA is 27.2% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $64,050 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,200.