Radiation Therapists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $94,930 -6.9% vs national
Median hourly $45.64
10th percentile $81,800
90th percentile $97,530
Employed locally 40
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,800
    25th
    $81,860
    50th (median)
    $94,930
    75th
    $97,350
    90th
    $97,530

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 182% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 82% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $116,120
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $103,220
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,510
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $99,440
    Corpus Christi, TX $94,180

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$42,890
    Nurse Practitioners$114,080
    Physicians, All Other$295,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in McAllen, TX is $45.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.89 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in McAllen, TX is 6.9% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $81,800 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,860.