Radiation Therapists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $78,160 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.58
10th percentile $69,070
90th percentile $107,440
Employed locally 170
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,070
    25th
    $77,000
    50th (median)
    $78,160
    75th
    $99,000
    90th
    $107,440

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 106% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 6% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $97,280
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $96,740

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,790
    Physicians, All Other $172,490
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,760
    Pharmacists $131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA is $37.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.53 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 23.4% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $69,070 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,000.