Radiation Therapists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $131,490 +28.9% vs national
Median hourly $63.22
10th percentile $104,880
90th percentile $161,110
Employed locally 1,200
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,880
    25th
    $111,880
    50th (median)
    $131,490
    75th
    $141,630
    90th
    $161,110

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 135% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 35% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $187,700
    Syracuse, NY $109,260
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $108,540
    Rochester, NY $95,370

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$113,490
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$72,800
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,470
    Pharmacists$135,720
    Nurse Practitioners$152,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$80,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in New York, NY-NJ is $63.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.40 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 28.9% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $104,880 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,880.