Radiation Therapists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $155,360 +52.3% vs national
Median hourly $74.69
10th percentile $115,010
90th percentile $183,170
Employed locally 380
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $115,010
    25th
    $135,870
    50th (median)
    $155,360
    75th
    $164,330
    90th
    $183,170

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 166% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 66% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,230

    Nearby metros — Radiation Therapists salary comparison

    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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $122,880

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$76,290
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,600
    Pharmacists$158,450
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$55,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in Los Angeles, CA is $74.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.29 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 52.3% above 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $115,010 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $135,870.