Radiation Therapists Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $98,300 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $47.26
10th percentile $78,070
90th percentile $101,550
Employed locally 40
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,070
    25th
    $79,440
    50th (median)
    $98,300
    75th
    $101,550
    90th
    $101,550

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 110% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 10% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,080
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $86,030

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$102,580
    Nurse Practitioners$122,820
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$77,830
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,460
    Physician Assistants$133,000
    Pharmacists$154,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in Rochester, MN is $47.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.82 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in Rochester, MN is 3.6% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $78,070 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,440.