New Jersey Median
$129,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$62.24
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+23% vs US median
US median $105,310
State Rank
#4 of 46
600 employed here
How much does a Radiation Therapist make in New Jersey?
Radiation Therapists in New Jersey take home a median of $129,460 annually — roughly $62.24 an hour — which runs 23% above the national median of $105,310.
Within New Jersey, entry-level pay starts around $109,650 while the top 10% make $160,720 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $119,960 and $137,960 a year.
Radiation Therapist salary range in New Jersey
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $109,650 | $52.72 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $119,960 | $57.67 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $129,460 | $62.24 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $137,960 | $66.33 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $160,720 | $77.27 |
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How New Jersey compares
New Jersey ranks 4th 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 $129,620Washington $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 New Jersey
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 New Jersey pay ($129,460) 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 New Jersey?
The median Radiation Therapist salary in New Jersey is $129,460 per year, or about $62.24 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $109,650 at the entry level to $160,720 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Jersey pay compare to the national average?
New Jersey pays Radiation Therapists about 23% more than the national median of $105,310. New Jersey ranks 4th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Jersey a good state for Radiation Therapists?
Yes on pay — New Jersey pays above the national median for this occupation, at $129,460 a year. About 600 Radiation Therapists are employed in New Jersey. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New Jersey?
The highest-paying occupations in New Jersey include Radiologist ($482,700), Surgeon, All Other ($437,890), Physician, Pathologists ($355,970), 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.