Nevada Median
$92,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$44.71
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $105,310
State Rank
#40 of 46
110 employed here
How much does a Radiation Therapist make in Nevada?
Radiation Therapists in Nevada take home a median of $92,990 annually — roughly $44.71 an hour — which runs 12% below the national median of $105,310.
Within Nevada, entry-level pay starts around $85,860 while the top 10% make $127,040 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $86,090 and $117,860 a year.
Radiation Therapist salary range in Nevada
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $85,860 | $41.28 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $86,090 | $41.39 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $92,990 | $44.71 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $117,860 | $56.66 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $127,040 | $61.08 |
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How Nevada compares
Nevada ranks 40th out of 46 states and territories for Radiation Therapist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Radiation Therapist salary in other states
California $166,450Oregon $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 $93,600Mississippi $88,100Alabama $87,330Tennessee $83,520Iowa $81,610Arkansas $78,950West Virginia $71,590
Working as a Radiation Therapist in Nevada
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 Nevada pay ($92,990) 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 Nevada?
The median Radiation Therapist salary in Nevada is $92,990 per year, or about $44.71 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $85,860 at the entry level to $127,040 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Nevada pay compare to the national average?
Nevada pays Radiation Therapists about 12% less than the national median of $105,310. Nevada ranks 40th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Nevada a good state for Radiation Therapists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $92,990 a year. About 110 Radiation Therapists are employed in Nevada. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Nevada?
The highest-paying occupations in Nevada include Dermatologist ($419,410), Radiologist ($386,210), Physician, Pathologists ($384,350), 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.