Radiation Therapists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $187,700 +84% vs national
Median hourly $90.24
10th percentile $163,670
90th percentile $204,230
Employed locally 120
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $163,670
    25th
    $171,540
    50th (median)
    $187,700
    75th
    $204,230
    90th
    $204,230

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 119% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 19% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Radiation Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $132,230

    Nearby metros — Radiation Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $122,880

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in San Jose, CA is $90.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.02 or more per hour.

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

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in San Jose, CA is 84% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $163,670 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $171,540.