Radiation Therapists Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $81,490 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.18
10th percentile $65,640
90th percentile $123,640
Employed locally 40
National median $101,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,640
    25th
    $67,580
    50th (median)
    $81,490
    75th
    $101,820
    90th
    $123,640

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiation Therapists salary vs area income 149% Median Radiation Therapists salary is 49% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $187,700
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $184,470
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $159,600
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $122,700
    Alaska $120,310
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $116,120

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,040
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,600
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Pharmacists $131,280
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $38,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiation Therapists make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Radiation Therapists in Shreveport, LA is $39.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.44 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Radiation Therapists salaries?

    The median Radiation Therapists salary in Shreveport, LA is 20.1% below 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Radiation Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $65,640 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,580.