Radiation Therapists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $184,470 +80.9% vs national
Median hourly $88.69
10th percentile $157,440
90th percentile $217,470
Employed locally 190
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $157,440
    25th
    $161,720
    50th (median)
    $184,470
    75th
    $202,910
    90th
    $217,470

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 138% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 38% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Radiation Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $187,700
    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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,230

    Nearby metros — Radiation Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $187,700
    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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $122,880

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $188,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $90,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,990
    Pharmacists $183,510
    Dental Hygienists $146,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in San Francisco, CA is $88.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $108.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in San Francisco, CA is 80.9% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $157,440 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $161,720.