Radiation Therapists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $168,410 +65.1% vs national
Median hourly $80.97
10th percentile $134,310
90th percentile $228,210
Employed locally 100
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $134,310
    25th
    $147,940
    50th (median)
    $168,410
    75th
    $200,990
    90th
    $228,210

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 179% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 79% 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
    California $160,040
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,600
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $155,360
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,230

    Nearby metros — Radiation Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $187,700
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $184,470
    California $160,040
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,600
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $155,360
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $122,880

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians$55,810
    Pharmacists$173,510
    Dental Hygienists$121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in Sacramento, CA is $80.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $114.06 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in Sacramento, CA is 65.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $134,310 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $147,940.