Radiation Therapists Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $97,280 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $46.77
10th percentile $78,070
90th percentile $123,530
Employed locally 50
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,070
    25th
    $79,850
    50th (median)
    $97,280
    75th
    $107,750
    90th
    $123,530

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 123% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 23% 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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $111,370
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $107,080
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $103,220
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $98,570
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $96,740
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $96,400

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,500
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,520
    Physicians, All Other $156,000
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,400
    Pharmacists $134,690
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $40,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in Harrisburg, PA is $46.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.86 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in Harrisburg, PA is 4.6% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $78,070 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,850.