Radiation Therapists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $97,410 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.83
10th percentile $77,750
90th percentile $109,360
Employed locally 30
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,750
    25th
    $87,920
    50th (median)
    $97,410
    75th
    $103,310
    90th
    $109,360

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 162% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 62% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $184,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,700
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $101,570
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $100,840
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $95,680
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $94,190

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,420
    Emergency Medical Technicians$44,340
    Physicians, All Other$313,460
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$63,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in Hickory, NC is $46.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.58 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in Hickory, NC is 4.5% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $77,750 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,920.