Radiation Therapists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $159,600 +56.5% vs national
Median hourly $76.73
10th percentile $134,230
90th percentile $173,200
Employed locally 140
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $134,230
    25th
    $136,970
    50th (median)
    $159,600
    75th
    $167,540
    90th
    $173,200

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 156% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 56% 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
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $168,410
    California $160,040
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $155,360
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $122,880

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,280
    Physicians, All Other $323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,240
    Pharmacists $163,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in San Diego, CA is $76.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.91 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in San Diego, CA is 56.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $134,230 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $136,970.