California Median
$166,450
per year
Hourly Rate
$80.02
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+58% vs US median
US median $105,310
State Rank
#1 of 46
1,720 employed here
How much does a Radiation Therapist make in California?
Radiation Therapists in California take home a median of $166,450 annually — roughly $80.02 an hour — which runs 58% above the national median of $105,310.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $130,150 while the top 10% make $208,100 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $131,570 and $182,140 a year.
Radiation Therapist salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $130,150 | $62.57 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $131,570 | $63.25 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $166,450 | $80.02 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $182,140 | $87.57 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $208,100 | $100.05 |
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How California compares
California ranks 1st out of 46 states and territories for Radiation Therapist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Radiation Therapist salary in other states
Oregon $131,600New York $129,620New Jersey $129,460Washington $125,880Hawaii $125,520Illinois $124,600Connecticut $116,170Kansas $108,830Arizona $108,760Colorado $108,020Utah $107,660Maryland $107,120Massachusetts $106,300New Hampshire $106,270Texas $105,770Montana $105,400Virginia $103,310Maine $101,980Vermont $101,060Florida $100,920South Carolina $100,790Pennsylvania $100,540District of Columbia $100,250New Mexico $100,010Missouri $99,890Idaho $99,660North Carolina $99,250Nebraska $98,670Ohio $98,650Oklahoma $98,390Minnesota $98,000Kentucky $97,760South Dakota $97,470Indiana $96,690Michigan $95,890Louisiana $94,710Georgia $94,460Wisconsin $93,600Nevada $92,990Mississippi $88,100Alabama $87,330Tennessee $83,520Iowa $81,610Arkansas $78,950West Virginia $71,590
Working as a Radiation Therapist in California
Nationally, about 17,000 people work as Radiation Therapists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($166,450) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Radiation Therapist make in California?
The median Radiation Therapist salary in California is $166,450 per year, or about $80.02 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $130,150 at the entry level to $208,100 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Radiation Therapists about 58% more than the national median of $105,310. California ranks 1st out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Radiation Therapists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $166,450 a year. About 1,720 Radiation Therapists are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.