Radiation Therapists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $101,380 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.74
10th percentile $84,480
90th percentile $132,100
Employed locally 80
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,480
    25th
    $95,220
    50th (median)
    $101,380
    75th
    $126,020
    90th
    $132,100

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 120% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 20% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,700
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $103,120
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $101,570
    Pennsylvania $98,420
    Nevada $97,200

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in Richmond, VA is $48.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.51 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in Richmond, VA is 0.6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $84,480 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,220.