Radiation Therapists Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $132,230 +29.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.57
10th percentile $103,620
90th percentile $172,330
Employed locally 250
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,620
    25th
    $119,220
    50th (median)
    $132,230
    75th
    $155,940
    90th
    $172,330

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 117% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 17% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $131,490
    Washington $129,100
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,700
    Delaware $110,000
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $103,120
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $102,880

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $118,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $59,960
    Pharmacists $165,270
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $73,490
    Physicians, All Other $330,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in Seattle, WA is $63.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.96 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in Seattle, WA is 29.6% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $103,620 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $119,220.